How far is Paterson, NJ from Ramsey, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Ramsey, NJ is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Ramsey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Ramsey.
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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 left to continue on Memorial Drive
714 ft · 16 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1071 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1589 ft · 34 sec · River Street
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Turn left
711 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Goffle Road
1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road
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Continue on Goffle Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road
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Take the ramp slight right
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland
134 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Avenue, Wyckoff
527 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Avenue
1923 ft · 44 sec · Russell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1497 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Ramsey.
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.
Wyckoff Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue
3.03 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.
Sunny leaving Paterson and Sunny near Ramsey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Ramsey?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Wyckoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Paterson and 6 miles from Ramsey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Ramsey.
Stop Ideas Near Wyckoff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyckoff.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 9.84 mi (15.84 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 Ramsey
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,811 |
| Coordinates | 41.0573200, -74.1409800 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ramsey (-74.14098, 41.05732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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