There are
2,782 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Fountain Valley, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 1 hour to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Fountain Valley, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Fountain Valley, CA) is 2,430.82 mi.
2,782 mi = 3.22 kms