There are
817 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Waukegan, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 18 mins to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Waukegan, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Waukegan, IL) is 712.26 mi.
817 mi = 1,315.35 kms