Origin
Fredon, NJ
Morning in Fredon on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredon, 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
1h 2m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredon, NJ
Brendon Spring
Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 46.4-mile drive from Fredon to Paterson, New Jersey, is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 2 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is very accessible for a quick excursion. It's primarily a local drive with a turn-heavy profile, so don't expect long stretches of monotonous highway. The drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a glimpse into local New Jersey scenery. This route is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 22% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.5 miles along the Christopher Columbus Highway. This means you'll likely experience a variety of road types, from main thoroughfares to more winding local roads. The character of the drive will likely shift as you progress, requiring your attention due to frequent turns and changes in speed limits. It's a route that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.5 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 3.1 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 206): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 206
Merge onto US 206
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 206
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57B
Toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
8
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Street
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 32.5 mi | 36m |
| US 206 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Willows Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Fredon - Springdale Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| NJ 94 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fredon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 32.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredon, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 94
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 94
2
Turn right onto CR 618
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Willows Road
3
Continue on CR 618
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fredon - Springdale Road
4
Continue on CR 618
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fredon Road
5
Merge onto US 206
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 206
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 206
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 206
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 206
9
Merge onto I 80; US 206
33 mi
·
36 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 57B
Toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 19
474 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 19
12
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
17
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
18
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Fredon, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Fredon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paterson, NJ
The final approach into Paterson, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.69 one way
$15.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Paterson on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Dover, NJ
23 mi in
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
7 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
1h 2m 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 Fredon, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 46.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, US 206, Willows Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Fredon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 206): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fredon, 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 Morristown National Historical Park. There are 5 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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