How far is Wanaque, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Wanaque, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wanaque and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wanaque and Paterson.
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Start on Ringwood Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Wanaque Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Wanaque Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Wanaque Avenue
82 m · 5 sec · Wanaque Avenue
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Continue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
4.2 mi · 8 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
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Turn left onto Pompton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pompton Road
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Continue on West Haledon Avenue
106 m · 10 sec · West Haledon Avenue
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway
2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
603 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ellison Street
73 m · 11 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
77 m · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
43 m · 8 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 Wanaque 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.
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
Continue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
4.18 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Wanaque and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wanaque to Paterson?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Pequannock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Wanaque and 10.8 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wanaque and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Pequannock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pequannock.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wanaque and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 10.53 mi (16.95 km).
#1 Wanaque
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,717 |
| Coordinates | 41.0381500, -74.2940400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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