Origin
Oradell, NJ
Afternoon in Oradell on Saturday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oradell, 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
17m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oradell, NJ
Garrison Gao
Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oradell, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 10.6 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 4, Forest Avenue, Oradell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on NJ 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 4 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Forest Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Oradell Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Seminole Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 4
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oradell, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Lotus Avenue
201 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lotus Avenue
2
Turn right onto Seminole Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Seminole Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oradell Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 59
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
6
Merge onto NJ 4
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
8
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway
9
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 648
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Market Street
11
Turn right onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
12
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Seminole Street
Turn right onto Seminole Street
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 59 / Forest Avenue
Turn left onto CR 59 / Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 4
Merge onto NJ 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Memorial Drive
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 648 / Market Street
Turn right onto CR 648 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:54 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
15 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
10.6 mi in 17m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: NJ 4.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on NJ 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Seminole Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Seminole Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 59 / Forest Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (NJ 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on NJ 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Seminole Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 59 / Forest Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (NJ 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Paterson, NJ before heading back.
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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