Distance from San Francisco to Paterson by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Paterson (NJ) is 2555 miles or 4111 kilometers or 2219 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Paterson is 2899 miles (4666 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 344 miles or 555 km.

San Francisco to Paterson Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Paterson, NJ
This map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Paterson, NJ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Paterson, New Jersey is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Paterson, NJ

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Paterson, New Jersey is 2899 miles or 4666 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Paterson, NJ is 2899 miles or 4666 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Paterson, New Jersey.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Paterson, New Jersey is approximately 2899 miles (4666 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Paterson, NJ

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Paterson, NJ?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 52 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Paterson take?
San Francisco and Paterson are 50 hours 52 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Francisco and Paterson

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Paterson (NJ) is 3 Hours.
Paterson time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Paterson
2026-04-01, 04:21:29 PDT	2026-04-01, 07:21:29 EDT

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Paterson New Jersey, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, CA and Paterson, NJ in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2899 mi	4666 km	2517.49 nmi
Straight line distance	2555 mi	4111 km	2219 nmi
Difference	344 mi	555 km	298 nmi

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