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The 6 Best Day Trips from Paterson

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 6 good day trips from Paterson, United States, led by New York City, Queens, The Bronx. The closest is Jersey City, about 35 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Paterson at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
New York City	26 km SE	40 min	Half-day trip
Queens	38 km SE	45 min	Half-day trip
The Bronx	27 km E	40 min	Half-day trip
Staten Island	40 km S	45 min	Half-day trip
Jersey City	22 km S	35 min	Half-day trip
North Stamford	58 km NE	1 hr 5 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Paterson

1
New York City, United States
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Paterson1 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Stonewall Inn.
Also nearby: Upper West Side, East Flatbush, East New York, Borough Park, Sunset Park.
2
Queens, United States
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car38 km south-east of Paterson1 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.
Also nearby: Jamaica, Sheepshead Bay.
3
The Bronx, United States
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car27 km east of Paterson1 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Also nearby: Yonkers, Washington Heights.
4
Staten Island, United States
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car40 km south of Paterson1 hr 30 min round trip
5
Jersey City, United States
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car22 km south of Paterson1 hr 10 min round trip
6
North Stamford, United States
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-east of Paterson2 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Paterson to New York City

A realistic pace for New York City, 26 km from Paterson. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Paterson
09:10Arrive in New York City (40 min drive)
09:25Stonewall Inn
11:25Lunch
12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of New York City
15:10Head back to Paterson
15:50Home in Paterson

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Paterson?: The best day trips from Paterson are New York City, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City. The closest is Jersey City, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Paterson?: Jersey City is the closest, 22 km south of Paterson, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Paterson?: 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Paterson: Jersey City (35 min), New York City (40 min), The Bronx (40 min), Queens (45 min), Staten Island (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Paterson for a day out?: New York City is the largest city in day-trip range, 26 km south-east of Paterson and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Paterson?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is North Stamford at 58 km, around 1 hr 5 min by car.

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