How far is Wyckoff, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Wyckoff, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wyckoff and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyckoff and Paterson.
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Start on Franklin Avenue
18 m · 9 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue
3116 ft · 1 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
2885 ft · 58 sec · Russell Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
124 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
156 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson
1090 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto Goffle Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Holsman Street
1601 ft · 50 sec · Holsman Street
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Turn left onto Arch Street
142 m · 15 sec · Arch Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1037 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
1785 ft · 45 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Market Street
975 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn right 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 Wyckoff 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.
Goffle Road
Turn slight right onto Goffle Road
2.37 mi · 00h 04m
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 Wyckoff 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 Wyckoff to Paterson?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Wyckoff and 3.9 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wyckoff and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne
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 Hawthorne.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wyckoff and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 6.41 mi (10.32 km).
#1 Wyckoff
Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 16,864 |
| Coordinates | 41.0095400, -74.1729200 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
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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