How far is Princeton, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Princeton and Paterson is 46.83 miles (75.37 km).
Flight distance from Princeton, NJ to Paterson, NJ is 46.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Princeton, New Jersey to Paterson, New Jersey is: 53.96 miles (86.85 km) by car.
Driving from Princeton to Paterson will take approximately 01 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Princeton
Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°20'55"N 74°39'33"W |
| Latitude | 40.3487200 |
| Longitude | -74.6590500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey. It is located on the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey. Paterson is known for its many silk mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Paterson Great Falls and the Paterson Museum.
| Population | 144801 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°55'0"N 74°10'19"W |
| Latitude | 40.9167700 |
| Longitude | -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Paterson: Colt Street (-74.171665,40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time Between Princeton and Paterson
The distance between Princeton and Paterson is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 57 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Princeton and Paterson. The current time is 23:08:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.21 liters (1.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Princeton and Paterson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Princeton to Paterson is $6.52 (diesel $8.55).
New Jersey gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $4.04 | $4.31 | $4.49 |
| Total | $6.52 | $7.69 | $8.21 | $8.55 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Princeton and Paterson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Camden, NJ to Princeton 51.57 miles (83 km)
Driving distance from South Vineland, NJ to Princeton 82.43 miles (133 km)
Driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Princeton 37.82 miles (61 km)
