Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Gladstone, NJ
James Kampeis
The drive from Paterson, NJ to Gladstone, NJ covers 36.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 287, US 46, Mine Brook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on I 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Paterson, NJ to Gladstone, NJ covers 36.8 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 around 0.2 miles in near Van Houten Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (CR 509 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Van Houten Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 South: Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 202: Bernardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto US 202 / Morristown Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paterson, NJ and Gladstone, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap and Mahwah.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Mine Brook Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Interstate 80 West | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Morristown Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Union Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Gladstone, NJ.
Start on Colt Street
Turn right onto Ellison Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Turn left onto Van Houten Street
Turn right onto CR 509
Turn slight left onto CR 509
Turn left onto CR 646
Continue on CR 646
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Continue on I 80W
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Maple Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 202
Turn straight onto US 202
Continue on US 202; CR 525
Continue on US 202
Turn right onto CR 512
Continue on CR 512
Continue on CR 647
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Paterson, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Paterson, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gladstone, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Paterson on Friday
Local time
3:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Gladstone on Friday
Local time
3:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
44°F
Bloomingdale, NJ
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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