How far is Paterson, NJ from Succasunna, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Succasunna, NJ is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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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 Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Succasunna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Succasunna.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left
1040 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Littleton Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Littleton Road
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Turn right
10.5 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 10 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Succasunna.
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.
Union Boulevard
Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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 Mostly Sunny near Succasunna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Succasunna?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Paterson and 14.5 miles from Succasunna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Succasunna.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of East Orange
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Succasunna. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.76 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 Succasunna
Succasunna is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8684300, -74.6404400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Succasunna (-74.64044, 40.86843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.05 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
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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