Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 16.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, State Route 5, Central Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 16.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Paterson, NJ is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edgewater, NJ to Paterson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | — | — |
| State Route 5 | — | — |
| Central Boulevard | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| US 46 West | — | — |
| Bergen Turnpike | — | — |
| Hudson Street | — | — |
| East Kennedy Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
River Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn left onto River Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
River Road
3
Turn left onto State Route 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 5
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 5
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 5
5
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
6
Turn slight left onto Central Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
7
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
5th Street
8
Take the ramp straight toward US 46 West
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 46 West
9
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
3 min
10
Turn right onto Bergen Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bergen Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on Bergen Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bergen Turnpike
12
Continue on Hudson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Street
13
Turn left onto East Kennedy Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Kennedy Street
14
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Paterson
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Paterson
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Market Street
453 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
19
Turn left onto Colt Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Paterson, NJ
Afternoon in Paterson on Friday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 16.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, State Route 5, Central Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Edgewater, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Paterson, NJ is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edgewater, NJ to Paterson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edgewater, NJ to Paterson, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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