There are
502 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Knightdale, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 9 hours 55 mins to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Knightdale, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Knightdale, NC) is 424.24 mi.
502 mi = 808.60 kms