Waterbury to Paterson by train
Paterson lies 118 km (73 mi) south-west of Waterbury, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 36 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 144 km (89 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Waterbury | Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 108,802 | 147,754 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Waterbury station, Waterbury Union Station | Paterson, Lake View, Vreeland Avenue |
| Postal codes | 06701–06749 | 07501–07544 |
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Common questions
How far is Paterson from Waterbury?
118 km (73 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Waterbury; by road roughly 144 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Waterbury to Paterson by train?
About 1 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Waterbury 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.