How far is Paterson, NJ from Northvale, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Northvale, NJ is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Northvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Northvale.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 32 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
138 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
63 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
132 m · 9 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
2968 ft · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Continue on Broadway
3 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on NJ 4
1 mi · 2 min · NJ 4
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
539 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Hackensack Avenue
2628 ft · 55 sec · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1830 ft · 33 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue
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Continue on Schraalenburgh Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Turn right onto Old Hook Road
904 ft · 15 sec · Old Hook Road
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Continue on High Street
1303 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Knickerbocker Road
2639 ft · 45 sec · Knickerbocker Road
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Continue on Livingston Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Livingston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Livingston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Northvale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broadway
Continue on Broadway
3.01 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Paterson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northvale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Northvale?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
River Edge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Paterson and 9.1 miles from Northvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Paterson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northvale.
Stop Ideas Near River Edge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Edge.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Northvale. Straight-line distance: 13.17 mi (21.2 km).
#1 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northvale
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,923 |
| Coordinates | 41.0064900, -73.9490300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northvale (-73.94903, 41.00649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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