Origin
Milford, NJ
Late night in Milford on Saturday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
64.3 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Frenchtown Road, Milford - Mount Pleasant Road, Little York - Mount Pleasant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m 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 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 64.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Frenchtown 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 Milford, NJ to Paterson, NJ is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Milford, NJ to Paterson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown Road | — | — |
| Milford - Mount Pleasant Road | — | — |
| Little York - Mount Pleasant Road | — | — |
| Everittstown Road | — | — |
| Pittstown Road | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | — | — |
| I 287 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Frenchtown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Bridge Street
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto Frenchtown Road
518 ft
·
12 sec
·
Frenchtown Road
3
Turn left onto Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
4
Turn right onto Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
5
Turn left onto Everittstown Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Everittstown Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittstown Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Pittstown Road
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark
8
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 287: Morristown, Somerville
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North: Morristown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 North: Morristown
11
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
25 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York City
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80 East: New York City
14
Continue on Interstate 80 East
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 80 East
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
16
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
18
Merge slight right
476 ft
·
6 sec
19
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
20
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
21
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
22
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto Market Street
453 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
24
Turn left onto Colt Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.2 mi from Milford, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Milford, 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
$10.66 one way
$21.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Late night in Paterson on Saturday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
32 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
17 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 12m 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 Milford, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Frenchtown Road, Milford - Mount Pleasant Road, Little York - Mount Pleasant Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 miles from Milford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.66 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 Milford, NJ to Paterson, NJ is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Milford, NJ to Paterson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milford, 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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