How far is Paterson, NJ from Short Hills, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Short Hills, NJ is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Short Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Short Hills.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
88 m · 13 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
103 m · 20 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Van Houten Street
720 ft · 27 sec · Van Houten Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
88 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Broadway
2904 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Union Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
743 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park
563 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Two Bridges Road
69 m · 4 sec · Two Bridges Road
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Continue on Passaic Avenue
5.8 mi · 9 min · Passaic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
1278 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Parkway
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Turn right onto West Mount Pleasant Avenue
780 ft · 28 sec · West Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto West Mount Pleasant Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · West Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Turn slight right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South Livingston Avenue
1049 ft · 32 sec · South Livingston Avenue
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway
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Turn left onto South Orange Avenue
2677 ft · 60 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto White Oak Ridge Road
2800 ft · 1 min · White Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on White Oak Ridge Road
1914 ft · 53 sec · White Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Westview Road
921 ft · 40 sec · Westview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Short Hills.
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.
Passaic Avenue
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5.78 mi · 00h 09m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Short Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Short Hills?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Paterson and 9.6 miles from Short Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Cloudy near Short Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Short Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.8 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 Short Hills
Short Hills is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7478800, -74.3254300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Short Hills (-74.32543, 40.74788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.06 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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