There are
2,879 mi
from Walnut Creek, CA to Paterson, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Walnut Creek, California to Paterson, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from Walnut Creek, CA to Paterson, NJ) is 2,533.10 mi.
2,879 mi = 4,632.68 kms