Driving from Waterbury to Paterson
Paterson lies 118 km (73 mi) south-west of Waterbury, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 144 km (89 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| 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) |
| Postal codes | 06701–06749 | 07501–07544 |
Where to book car hire from Waterbury to Paterson
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Staying in Paterson
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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 car?
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
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- 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.