There are
2,821 mi
from Elk Grove, CA to Paterson, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 1 hour to go from Elk Grove, California to Paterson, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elk Grove, CA to Paterson, NJ) is 2,485.95 mi.
2,821 mi = 3.22 kms