How far is Woodland Park, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodland Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland Park and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park and Paterson.
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Start on Alexandria Court
110 m · 21 sec · Alexandria Court
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Turn left onto Pershing Place
69 m · 12 sec · Pershing Place
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Continue on Pershing Place
72 m · 10 sec · Pershing Place
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Continue on Weston Place
118 m · 22 sec · Weston Place
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Turn left onto Overmount Avenue
1849 ft · 1 min · Overmount Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rifle Camp Road
1026 ft · 33 sec · Rifle Camp Road
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Turn right onto Weasel Drift Road
2456 ft · 1 min · Weasel Drift Road
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Continue on Mountain Park Road
1517 ft · 46 sec · Mountain Park Road
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Turn left onto Valley Road
2546 ft · 45 sec · Valley Road
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Continue on Barclay Street
890 ft · 20 sec · Barclay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Woodland Park 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.
Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.02 mi · 00h 02m
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 Woodland Park 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 Woodland Park to Paterson?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Woodland Park and 1.7 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodland Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Totowa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
CITY HALL LOBBY
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Totowa.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Park and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 2.22 mi (3.57 km).
#1 Woodland Park
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 12,655 |
| Coordinates | 40.8898200, -74.1948700 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.59 | $1.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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