Origin
Florham Park, NJ
Night in Florham Park on Wednesday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florham Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florham Park, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 23.5 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, Eisenhower Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.7 miles from Florham Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 23.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanover 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ is easy. At 29m 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 Florham Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Road | — | — |
| Columbia Turnpike | — | — |
| Eisenhower Parkway | — | — |
| Eagle Rock Avenue | — | — |
| Passaic Avenue | — | — |
| Two Bridges Road | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hanover Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florham Park, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Hanover Road
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanover Road
3
Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Turnpike
4
Turn left onto Eisenhower Parkway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Eisenhower Parkway
5
Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
6
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Passaic Avenue
7
Continue on Two Bridges Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Two Bridges Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 80 East
9
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
11
Merge slight right
476 ft
·
6 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
13
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
14
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Market Street
453 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
17
Turn left onto Colt Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.7 miles from Florham Park, NJ, or about 14m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23.5 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paterson, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Florham Park, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florham Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 23.5 miles and 29m.
At 23.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Florham Park, NJ · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Florham Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paterson, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Paterson, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Paterson on Wednesday
Local time
11:19 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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 Florham Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 23.5 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, Eisenhower Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Florham Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.90 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 Florham Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ is easy. At 29m 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 Florham Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florham Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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