There are
936 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Waunakee, WI
That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 32 mins to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Waunakee, Wisconsin.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Waunakee, WI) is 798.50 mi.
936 mi = 1,505.71 kms