Origin
Oxford, NJ
Late night in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, 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 13m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, NJ
Phil Evenden
Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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, North Bridgeville Road, Hope - Bridgeville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.9 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 58.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 45.9 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 57.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.5 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 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
6
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
8
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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 | 45.9 mi | 52m |
| North Bridgeville Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hope - Bridgeville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| NJ 31 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 46 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hope Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hope - Blairstown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| ramp to I-80 Eastbound | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 45.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 31
Use the straight lane.
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 46
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
3
Turn right onto CR 519
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bridgeville Road
4
Continue on CR 519
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hope Road
5
Turn straight onto CR 519
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hope - Bridgeville Road
6
Continue on CR 521
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hope - Blairstown Road
7
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
8
Merge onto I 80
46 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 57B
Toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto NJ 19
474 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 19
11
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
16
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
17
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Oxford, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Oxford, 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
$9.70 one way
$19.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
12:37 AM
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
3 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 13m 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 Oxford, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, North Bridgeville Road, Hope - Bridgeville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Oxford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.70 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 58.5 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 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oxford, 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, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison 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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