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Trip from Paterson, NJ to Bloomingdale, NJ

Drive Time

20m

Distance

14.5 mi

23 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Paterson, NJ, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Ren Aukeman

Downtown Bloomingdale, NJ, NJ

Bloomingdale, NJ

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Paterson, NJ to Bloomingdale, NJ covers 14.5 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 23, Union Boulevard, Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on NJ 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.40 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

7.3 miles from Paterson, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 20m highway drive covering 14.5 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 23 and Union Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.9 miles on NJ 23.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and Union Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ellison Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 14.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ellison Street

Turn right onto Ellison Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Church Street

Turn left onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Van Houten Street

Turn left onto Van Houten Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 509 / Main Street

Turn right onto CR 509 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
13.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | CR 694 / Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

At end of road, turn left onto CR 694 / Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Paterson, NJ and Bloomingdale, NJ, road signs point toward Butler and Cr 511 Alt.

Butler

5.2 mi in | ~8m

Cr 511 Alt

12.4 mi in | ~17m | via CR 511 ALT

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 23 6.9 mi 8m
Union Boulevard 1.8 mi 2m
Union Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
US 46 1.1 mi 1m
CR 511 ALT 1 mi 1m
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike 1 mi 1m
West Broadway 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 23 — 6.9 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Bloomingdale, NJ.

1

Start on Colt Street

217 ft · 18 sec · Colt Street
2

Turn right onto Ellison Street

289 ft · 13 sec · Ellison Street
3

Turn left onto Church Street

338 ft · 20 sec · Church Street
4

Turn left onto Van Houten Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Van Houten Street
5

Turn right onto Main Street

289 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
6

Turn slight left onto West Broadway

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Broadway
7

Turn left onto Union Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
8

Continue on Union Boulevard

1.8 mi · 2 min · Union Boulevard
9

Take the ramp slight right

0.1 mi · 20 sec
10

Merge slight left

1.1 mi · 1 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
12

Merge slight right

4.6 mi · 5 min
13

Continue straight

2.3 mi · 2 min
14

Take the exit straight toward CR 511 Alt

1.0 mi · 1 min · CR 511 Alt
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
16

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
17

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 7.3 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 miles.

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 14.5 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.3 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomingdale, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Paterson, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Paterson, NJ

This is one driving day of about 14.5 miles and 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paterson, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 6.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.3 mi from Paterson, NJ · 11m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

7 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Paterson, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bloomingdale, NJ

The final approach into Bloomingdale, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bloomingdale, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 0.5
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour $10 near mile 4
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 6
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.40 one way

$4.80 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.63 $5.25
premium $4.92 $2.81 $5.62
diesel $5.64 $3.22 $6.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Paterson, NJ

Late night in Paterson on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomingdale, NJ

Late night in Bloomingdale on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

7 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

20m 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 Paterson, NJ to Bloomingdale, NJ covers 14.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, Union Boulevard, Union Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Paterson, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.40 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 14.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Paterson, NJ and Bloomingdale, NJ, road signs point toward Butler and Cr 511 Alt.

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