How far is Paterson, NJ from Rutherford, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Rutherford, NJ is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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 15m.
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.
City in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Rutherford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Rutherford.
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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 · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
534 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto 21st Avenue
3239 ft · 1 min · 21st Avenue
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Turn slight right onto McLean Boulevard
1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2119 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto River Drive
951 ft · 19 sec · River Drive
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Turn left
727 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight
633 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight right
78 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1680 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Rutherford.
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.
McLean Boulevard
Keep slight left
3.46 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rutherford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Rutherford?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Paterson and 4.7 miles from Rutherford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rutherford.
Stop Ideas Near Garfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Rutherford. Straight-line distance: 7.1 mi (11.43 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 Rutherford
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 18,209 |
| Coordinates | 40.8264900, -74.1068100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutherford (-74.10681, 40.82649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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