There are
961 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Swansea, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 4 mins to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Swansea, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Swansea, IL) is 855.26 mi.
961 mi = 1,547.30 kms