How far is Short Hills, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Short Hills, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Short Hills and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Short Hills and Paterson.
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Start on Westview Road
921 ft · 43 sec · Westview Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Oak Ridge Road
1914 ft · 54 sec · White Oak Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto White Oak Ridge Road
2800 ft · 1 min · White Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto South Orange Avenue
2589 ft · 48 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway
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Continue on South Livingston Avenue
1049 ft · 38 sec · South Livingston Avenue
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Turn left onto West Northfield Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Northfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
32 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Eisenhower Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Parkway
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Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
1278 ft · 29 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
5.8 mi · 9 min · Passaic Avenue
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Continue on Two Bridges Road
1071 ft · 22 sec · Two Bridges Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
145 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Colt Street
13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Short Hills and Paterson.
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.
Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
5.78 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Short Hills and Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Short Hills to Paterson?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Short Hills and 12.2 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Short Hills and Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Short Hills and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.8 km).
#1 Short Hills
Short Hills is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7478800, -74.3254300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.06 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
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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