How far is Wantage, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Wantage, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough 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 Wantage and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wantage and Paterson.
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Start on Kelly Road
1806 ft · 1 min · Kelly Road
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Turn right onto Lake Wallkill Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Lake Wallkill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenwood Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Glenwood Road
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Turn left
26.5 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York
2537 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
4.3 mi · 5 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 Wantage 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
26.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wantage 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 Wantage to Paterson?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kinnelon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Wantage and 22 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wantage and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Kinnelon
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 Kinnelon.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wantage and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 30.02 mi (48.32 km).
#1 Wantage
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 10,899 |
| Coordinates | 41.2442600, -74.5507200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
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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