How far is Paterson, NJ from Victory Gardens, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Victory Gardens, NJ is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.68 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.56 mi
31.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.56 mi
Kilometers
31.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.68 mi
Kilometers
39.72 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Victory Gardens
Wed, Apr 22, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-22T05:36
Arrive Victory Gardens
Wed, Apr 22, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Hanover
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Paterson
12.3 mi
00h 17m
To Victory Gardens
12.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Victory Gardens.

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    88 m · 13 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    103 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Van Houten Street

    720 ft · 27 sec · Van Houten Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    88 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto West Broadway

    2904 ft · 1 min · West Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    743 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway

    54 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Green Pond Road

    1467 ft · 29 sec · Green Pond Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Hibernia Avenue

    626 ft · 13 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Halsey Avenue

    150 m · 8 sec · Halsey Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    1736 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Wall Street

    106 m · 8 sec · Wall Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Dover-Rockaway Road

    2332 ft · 47 sec · Dover-Rockaway Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Rockaway Road

    879 ft · 25 sec · Rockaway Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Franklin Road

    1887 ft · 54 sec · Franklin Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Washington Place

    59 m · 13 sec · Washington Place

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    623 ft · 31 sec · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    48 m · 7 sec · Garfield Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Boulevard
10.1 mi · 41%
Christopher Columbus Highway
6.53 mi · 26%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 6%
West Main Street
1.38 mi · 6%
Union Avenue
1.33 mi · 5%
I 80 West
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Union Boulevard

Merge slight left

8.18 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
00h 17m from Paterson
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Victory Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Victory Gardens?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Paterson and 12.4 miles from Victory Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Victory Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Hanover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hanover.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Victory Gardens. Straight-line distance: 19.56 mi (31.48 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Victory Gardens

#2 Victory Gardens

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,462
Coordinates40.8759300, -74.5423800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Victory Gardens (-74.54238, 40.87593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.11
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.55 $7.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.95 $4.31 $8.62
Diesel $5.98 $5.20 $10.41

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Victory Gardens. The current time is 05:36:05.

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.