How far is Paterson, NJ from Norwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Norwood, NJ is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.95 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.32 mi
19.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.95 mi
Kilometers
27.28 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
River Edge
NJ

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

From Paterson
8.5 mi
00h 14m
To Norwood
8.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Norwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Norwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    879 ft · 32 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    132 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

    2968 ft · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway

    3 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  8. 8

    Continue on NJ 4

    1 mi · 2 min · NJ 4

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    539 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hackensack Avenue

    2628 ft · 55 sec · Hackensack Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    1830 ft · 33 sec · Roemer Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tappan Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Tappan Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jones Court

    154 m · 28 sec · Jones Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Norwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 4
3.99 mi · 24%
Broadway
3.1 mi · 18%
South Washington Avenue
2.98 mi · 18%
Schraalenburgh Road
2.39 mi · 14%
New Bridge Road
1.66 mi · 10%
Tappan Road
1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Edge
00h 14m from Paterson
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Norwood?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 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 8.5 miles from Paterson and 8.5 miles from Norwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near River Edge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around River Edge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Edge.

RAIL

Yonkers station

12 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.82 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Norwood

#2 Norwood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,752
Coordinates40.9981500, -73.9618000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Norwood (-73.9618, 40.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Norwood. The current time is 01:15:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.