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Chicago → Paterson

Driving from Chicago to Paterson

Paterson lies 1,128 km (701 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 15 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 1,376 km (855 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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ChicagoPaterson
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population2.7 million147,754
Elevation180 m (591 ft)35 m (115 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Postal codes60601–6070107501–07544

Clocks in Paterson are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 15 h 18 min journey lands 16 h 18 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from Chicago to Paterson

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Staying in Paterson

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Common questions

How far is Paterson from Chicago?

1,128 km (701 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,376 km (855 mi).

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Paterson by car?

About 15 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Chicago and Paterson?

Paterson is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.