There are
146 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Schenectady, NY
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 hours 55 mins to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Schenectady, New York.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Schenectady, NY) is 131.64 mi.
146 mi = 235.19 kms