How far is Paterson, NJ from Sewaren, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Sewaren, NJ is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.48 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.61 mi
41.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.06 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-17T06:44
Arrive Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Irvington
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Paterson
15.2 mi
00h 25m
To Sewaren
15.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    81 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ward Street

    1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Linden, Roselle

    1012 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Centennial Avenue

    1866 ft · 46 sec · Centennial Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Stiles Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Stiles Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Stiles Street

    2597 ft · 57 sec · North Stiles Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Saint Georges Avenue

    4.7 mi · 10 min · West Saint Georges Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Amboy Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Berry Street

    140 m · 13 sec · Berry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodbridge Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
18.2 mi · 60%
West Saint Georges Avenue
4.74 mi · 16%
North Stiles Street
1.27 mi · 4%
Amboy Avenue
0.92 mi · 3%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.88 mi · 3%
GSP South
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

18.2 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
00h 25m from Paterson
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Sewaren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Paterson and 15.2 miles from Sewaren.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Sewaren.

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

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 Irvington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10 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 12.1 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 3.2 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 12.1 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 Irvington.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

6 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Sewaren. Straight-line distance: 25.61 mi (41.21 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

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

#2 Sewaren

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,756
Coordinates40.5520500, -74.2587600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Sewaren (-74.25876, 40.55205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Sewaren. The current time is 06:44:31.

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.