How far is Rio Grande, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Grande and Paterson is 136.7 miles (219.99 km).
Flight distance from Rio Grande, NJ to Paterson, NJ is 136.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Rio Grande to Paterson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Grande, New Jersey to Paterson, New Jersey is: 156.71 miles (252.2 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Grande to Paterson will take approximately 02 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Rio Grande
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°0'52"N 74°52'54"W |
| Latitude | 39.0145600 |
| Longitude | -74.8815600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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 Rio Grande and Paterson
The distance between Rio Grande and Paterson is 252 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Rio Grande and Paterson. The current time is 09:45:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.93 liters (5.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Grande and Paterson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Grande to Paterson is $18.93 (diesel $24.84).
New Jersey gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $4.04 | $4.31 | $4.49 |
| Total | $18.93 | $22.34 | $23.85 | $24.84 |
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 December 08, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 84.9 miles (137 km)
Driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Rio Grande 138.78 miles (223 km)
