Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
4:45 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
22m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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 15.3 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Christopher Columbus Highway, US 1, State Route 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 15.3 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.
Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NJ 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 505 / River Road
Turn left onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 5 / State Route 5
Turn left onto NJ 5 / State Route 5
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1; US 9; US 46
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Paterson
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 509 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 8 mi | 9m |
| US 1 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| State Route 5 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hudson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bergen Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NJ 5 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 505
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
River Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto NJ 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 5
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 5
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 5
5
Turn slight right onto NJ 5
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
NJ 5
6
Turn slight left onto NJ 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
5th Street
8
Take the ramp
494 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 46 West
9
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bergen Turnpike
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bergen Turnpike
12
Continue on CR 124
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Street
13
Turn left onto East Kennedy Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Kennedy Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
15
Merge onto I 80
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Paterson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CR 509
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
19
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
20
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:45 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
22m 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 15.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, US 1, State Route 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.54 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NJ 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edgewater, NJ to Paterson, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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