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Paterson → Worcester

Paterson to Worcester by train

Worcester lies 247 km (154 mi) north-east of Paterson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 21 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 302 km (188 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

PatersonWorcester

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PatersonWorcester
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population147,754206,518
Elevation35 m (115 ft)164 m (538 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordPaterson, Lake View, Vreeland AvenueUnion Station
Postal codes07501–0754401601–01655

Where to book trains from Paterson to Worcester

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Staying in Worcester

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Common questions

How far is Worcester from Paterson?

247 km (154 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paterson; by road roughly 302 km (188 mi).

How long does it take to get from Paterson to Worcester by train?

About 3 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Paterson and Worcester?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.