There are
816 mi
from Paterson, NJ to South Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 23 mins to go from Paterson, New Jersey to South Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to South Elgin, IL) is 734.14 mi.
816 mi = 1,313.98 kms