How far is Succasunna, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Succasunna, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Succasunna and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Succasunna and Paterson.
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Start on Route 10 West
138 m · 8 sec · Route 10 West
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Turn right
90 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
91 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Hillside Avenue
107 m · 9 sec · North Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Route 10 East
8.3 mi · 10 min · Route 10 East
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
157 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Littleton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Littleton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: New York City
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
15.4 mi · 17 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 Succasunna 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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny leaving Succasunna and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Succasunna to Paterson?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Succasunna and 17.6 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Succasunna and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
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 Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Succasunna and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.76 km).
#1 Succasunna
Succasunna is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8684300, -74.6404400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.05 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
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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