There are
3,010 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 5 hours to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Arcata, CA) is 2,570.17 mi.
3,010 mi = 4.83 kms