How far is Rahway, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rahway and Paterson is 22.03 miles (35.45 km).

Flight distance from Rahway, NJ to Paterson, NJ is 22.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rahway, New Jersey to Paterson, New Jersey is: 25.32 miles (40.75 km) by car.

Driving from Rahway to Paterson will take approximately 00 hours 34 minutes.

#1 Rahway

City in Union County, New Jersey

Population	29832
GPS Coordinates	40°36'29"N 74°16'40"W
Latitude	40.6081600
Longitude	-74.2776500
Altitude	5
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Rahway: Elm Avenue (-74.277656,40.608206)
Ending point in Paterson: Colt Street (-74.171665,40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time Between Rahway and Paterson

The distance between Rahway and Paterson is 41 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 27 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 Rahway and Paterson. The current time is 20:39:14.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.38 liters (0.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rahway and Paterson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rahway to Paterson is $3.06 (diesel $4.01).

New Jersey gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.42	$4.04	$4.31	$4.49
Total	$3.06	$3.61	$3.85	$4.01

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 April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rahway and Paterson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.