Origin
Paterson, NJ
Afternoon in Paterson on Monday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paterson, NJ to Montvale, NJ
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paterson, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Montvale, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paterson, NJ to Montvale, NJ covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Forest Avenue, Kinderkamack Road, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Forest Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.76 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
8.3 miles from Paterson, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 16.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Forest Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 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 early in the drive near Ellison Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 16.7 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 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.5 mi into trip
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~20m in
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CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road
Turn left onto CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Avenue | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Kinderkamack Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| NJ 4 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Hillcrest Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Forest Avenue
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Montvale, NJ.
1
Start on Colt Street
216 ft
·
17 sec
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Colt Street
2
Turn right onto Ellison Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
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 right at fork
205 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight onto Broadway
433 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway
6
Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
7
Continue on Broadway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
8
Continue on NJ 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on NJ 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 4
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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NJ 4
11
Take the exit
307 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Bergen Town Center Drive
489 ft
·
8 sec
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Bergen Town Center Drive
13
Turn right onto CR 59
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CR 59
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto CR 502; CR 110
309 ft
·
7 sec
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Washington Avenue
17
Continue on CR 110
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Westwood Avenue
18
Turn left onto CR 503
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Kinderkamack Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CR 94
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grand Avenue East
20
Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Avenue
21
Continue on Myrtle Street
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
Myrtle Street
22
Continue on Penn Avenue
363 ft
·
15 sec
·
Penn Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Penn Avenue
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 8.3 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 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 16.7 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.3 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montvale, 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 16.7 miles and 28m.
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 Forest Avenue for about 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.3 mi from Paterson, NJ · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.3 miles from Paterson, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montvale, NJ
The final approach into Montvale, 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 Montvale, 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
$2.76 one way
$5.53 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Montvale, NJ
Afternoon in Montvale on Monday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
28m 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 Montvale, NJ covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Forest Avenue, Kinderkamack Road, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $2.76 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 16.7 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 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Paterson, NJ to Montvale, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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