Origin
Paterson, NJ
Morning in Paterson on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paterson, NJ to Florham Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paterson, NJ
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Florham Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
Paterson, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is 18.4 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Passaic Avenue and Eisenhower Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It’s a straightforward drive, mostly on main roads and parkways, making it an easy option for a quick trip. You'll find it’s a practical choice for errands or connecting between towns without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 43% of it on highway stretches. You'll encounter about 5.8 miles on Passaic Avenue, which could be a longer, uninterrupted section depending on traffic. The route transitions between more urban-feeling main roads and the slightly more parkway-like Eisenhower Parkway. Expect a drive that's neither a pure interstate grind nor a purely rural escape, but rather a blend that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Passaic Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (CR 509 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ellison Street
Turn right onto Ellison Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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CR 509 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paterson, NJ and Florham Park, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 613: The Caldwells and Lincoln Park.
Cr 613: The Caldwells
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Lincoln Park
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic Avenue | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Eisenhower Parkway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Union Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eagle Rock Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Passaic Avenue
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Florham Park, NJ.
1
Start on Colt Street
216 ft
·
17 sec
·
Colt Street
2
Turn right onto Ellison Street
290 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ellison Street
3
Turn left onto Church Street
339 ft
·
20 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto Van Houten Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Van Houten Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto CR 509
287 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left onto CR 509
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
7
Turn left onto CR 646
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
8
Continue on CR 646
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft
·
11 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 613
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
Two Bridges Road
14
Continue on CR 613
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Passaic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn right onto CR 611
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 609
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eisenhower Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 510
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Turnpike
18
Turn right onto CR 609
189 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hanover Road
19
Turn left
231 ft
·
22 sec
20
Turn left
51 ft
·
8 sec
21
Turn left
104 ft
·
7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Columbia Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Florham Park, NJ
Morning in Florham Park on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
8 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
30m 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 Florham Park, NJ covers 18.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Passaic Avenue, Eisenhower Parkway, US 46. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $3.05 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 short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (CR 509 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Paterson, NJ and Florham Park, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 613: The Caldwells and Lincoln Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 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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