Day trip from Manhattan to Paterson
Paterson lies 23 km (14 mi) north-west of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 23 km (14 mi) apart, Paterson is a realistic day trip from Manhattan: about 22 min each way by road.
| Manhattan | Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 147,754 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What to see in Paterson
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park | 339,768 | 2020 |
The busiest is Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park at 339,768 visitors in 2020. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Paterson
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Staying in Paterson
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Common questions
How far is Paterson from Manhattan?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Manhattan; by road roughly 28 km (17 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Paterson by road?
About 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Paterson?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.