Distance from Washington to Paterson by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Paterson (NJ) is 206 miles or 331 kilometers or 179 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Paterson is 228 miles (368 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 22 miles or 37 km.

Washington to Paterson Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Paterson, NJ
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Paterson, NJ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Paterson, New Jersey is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Paterson, NJ

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Paterson, New Jersey is 228 miles or 368 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Paterson, NJ is 228 miles or 368 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Paterson, New Jersey.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Paterson, New Jersey is approximately 228 miles (368 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Paterson, NJ

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Paterson, NJ?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Paterson take?
Washington and Paterson are 4 hours 42 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 Washington and Paterson

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Paterson (NJ) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Paterson
2026-04-01, 06:43:56 EDT	2026-04-01, 06:43:56 EDT

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Paterson New Jersey, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	228 mi	368 km	198 nmi
Straight line distance	206 mi	331 km	179 nmi
Difference	22 mi	37 km	19 nmi

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