How far is Paterson, NJ from Wanaque, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Wanaque, NJ is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Wanaque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Wanaque.
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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
2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Haledon Avenue
106 m · 6 sec · West Haledon Avenue
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Continue on Pompton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pompton Road
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Turn right onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
6.2 mi · 12 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Wanaque Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Wanaque Avenue
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Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ringwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Wanaque.
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.
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
Turn right onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
6.25 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near Wanaque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Wanaque?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Pequannock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Paterson and 6.2 miles from Wanaque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near Wanaque.
Stop Ideas Near Pequannock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pequannock.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Wanaque. Straight-line distance: 10.53 mi (16.95 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 Wanaque
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,717 |
| Coordinates | 41.0381500, -74.2940400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wanaque (-74.29404, 41.03815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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