There are
986 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Phenix City, AL
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 49 mins to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Phenix City, Alabama.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Phenix City, AL) is 835.67 mi.
986 mi = 1,586.18 kms