How far is Paterson, NJ from Wyckoff, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Wyckoff, NJ is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
7.9 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.41 mi
10.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.41 mi
Kilometers
10.32 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.9 mi
Kilometers
12.71 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyckoff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Wyckoff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
Hawthorne
NJ

Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Paterson
4 mi
00h 06m
To Wyckoff
4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    879 ft · 32 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Drive

    714 ft · 16 sec · Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1071 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto River Street

    1589 ft · 34 sec · River Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    711 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Goffle Road

    1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Goffle Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    100 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland

    134 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Avenue, Wyckoff

    527 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Avenue

    1923 ft · 44 sec · Russell Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue

    3116 ft · 1 min · Wyckoff Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    18 m · 2 sec · Franklin Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
240.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 208 North
2.6 mi · 33%
Goffle Road
2.55 mi · 32%
Wyckoff Avenue
0.59 mi · 7%
East Main Street
0.56 mi · 7%
Russell Avenue
0.52 mi · 7%
River Street
0.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 208 North

Merge slight left

2.52 mi · 00h 03m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawthorne
00h 06m from Paterson
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Wyckoff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Paterson and 4 miles from Wyckoff.

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

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Wyckoff.

Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne

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 Hawthorne and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Paterson City Council
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Paterson City Council

Paterson , NJ
155 Market St #101, Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 3.7/5 63 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hawthorne.

RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Wyckoff. Straight-line distance: 6.41 mi (10.32 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

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

#2 Wyckoff

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population16,864
Coordinates41.0095400, -74.1729200
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Wyckoff (-74.17292, 41.00954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.29 $2.58
Premium $4.95 $1.39 $2.77
Diesel $5.98 $1.67 $3.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Wyckoff. The current time is 02:13:51.

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.