Day trip from Paterson to Newark
Newark lies 20 km (13 mi) south of Paterson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 20 km (13 mi) apart, Newark is a realistic day trip from Paterson: about 20 min each way by road.
| Paterson | Newark | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 147,754 | 281,944 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 07501–07544 | 07101–07199 |
What to see in Newark
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Public Library | 435,840 | 2017 |
The busiest is Newark Public Library at 435,840 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Newark
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Staying in Newark
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Book a hotel in Newark
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Common questions
How far is Newark from Paterson?
20 km (13 mi) in a straight line, south of Paterson; by road roughly 25 km (15 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paterson to Newark by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paterson and Newark?
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 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.