There are
2,885 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Petaluma, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Petaluma, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Petaluma, CA) is 2,554.64 mi.
2,885 mi = 3.22 kms