Origin
Paterson, NJ
Night in Paterson on Tuesday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paterson, NJ to Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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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
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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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Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 7.8-mile journey from Paterson to Ho-Ho-Kus in New Jersey is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 18 minutes to complete. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this drive is incredibly budget-friendly. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with only 11% on highways, making it a more direct, community-focused experience. Given its short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule. You'll remain within the Northeast region throughout this brief but efficient trip.
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
3.9 miles from Paterson, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 7.8-mile route. The majority of your travel will be on surface streets, with only a brief 11% share of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along Lincoln Avenue. This means you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and local commerce areas for most of the trip, with frequent turns and changes in speed limits. It's a very 'in-the-moment' kind of drive, requiring your attention to navigate.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ellison Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.8 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: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Memorial Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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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Memorial Drive
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Memorial Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Memorial Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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East 19th Street
Turn left onto East 19th Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
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CR 80 / Godwin Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Godwin Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northern Parkway | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Godwin Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Linwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Avenue
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ.
1
Start on Colt Street
216 ft
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17 sec
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Colt Street
2
Turn right onto Ellison Street
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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Ellison Street
3
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
453 ft
·
9 sec
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Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Memorial Drive
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Memorial Drive
5
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Bridge Street
6
Turn right onto River Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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River Street
7
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
350 ft
·
11 sec
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2nd Avenue
8
Turn left onto East 19th Street
509 ft
·
10 sec
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East 19th Street
9
Continue on CR 504; CR 653
2.9 mi
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5 min
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Lincoln Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Godwin Avenue
11
Continue on CR 80
412 ft
·
16 sec
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Wilsey Square
12
Continue on CR 80
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Garber Square
13
Continue on CR 80
0.2 mi
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42 sec
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Franklin Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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North Walnut Street
15
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Linwood Avenue
16
Turn left onto Northern Parkway
0.8 mi
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2 min
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Northern Parkway
17
At end of road, turn right onto CR 112
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Race Track Road
18
Turn left onto Arbor Drive
0.1 mi
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34 sec
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Arbor Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Arbor Drive
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only 7.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes, you have the luxury of leaving whenever it suits you best. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, you don't need to worry much about refueling during this short trip. There are no designated stops included in this route data, so plan to make any necessary stops before you depart or after you arrive. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to Lincoln Avenue, as it's your longest stretch and a key part of navigating through the local landscape.
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 3.9 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.9 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 7.8 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.9 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ho-Ho-Kus, 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 7.8 miles and 18m.
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 Lincoln Avenue for about 2.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.9 mi from Paterson, NJ · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.9 miles from Paterson, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
The final approach into Ho-Ho-Kus, 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 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Night in Ho-Ho-Kus on Tuesday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Ramapo, NY
4 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ covers 7.8 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Avenue, River Street, Northern Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 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 $1.29 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 7.8 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: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Memorial Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Paterson, NJ to Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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