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Trip from Paterson, NJ to Succasunna, NJ

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

40m

Distance

28.9 mi

46 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Paterson, NJ

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Downtown Succasunna, NJ, NJ

Succasunna, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Paterson, NJ to Succasunna, NJ covers 28.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 46, NJ 10, Littleton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.79 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

14.4 miles from Paterson, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 40m highway drive covering 28.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 46 and NJ 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on US 46.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and NJ 10. You will hit about 10 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 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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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
18.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | NJ 10

Turn right onto NJ 10

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 46 10.6 mi 12m
NJ 10 10.5 mi 14m
Littleton Road 3.5 mi 5m
Union Boulevard 1.8 mi 2m
Union Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
West Broadway 0.5 mi 1m
Van Houten Street 0.1 mi <1m
Church Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 46 — 10.6 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Succasunna, 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

11 mi · 12 min · US 46
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Turn right onto CR 630

3.5 mi · 5 min · Littleton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto NJ 10

10 mi · 14 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
14

Arrive at destination

NJ 10

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 14.4 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.6 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 28.9 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.4 miles or 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Succasunna, 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 28.9 miles and 40m.

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 US 46 for about 10.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.4 mi from Paterson, NJ · 19m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

14 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 28.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Paterson, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Succasunna, NJ

The final approach into Succasunna, 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 Succasunna, 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
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 18.9
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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 10
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $10 near mile 28.9
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

$4.79 one way

$9.58 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.25 $10.50
premium $4.93 $5.60 $11.21
diesel $5.61 $6.38 $12.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Paterson, NJ

Night in Paterson on Tuesday

Local time

11:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Succasunna, NJ

Night in Succasunna on Tuesday

Local time

11:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Ramapo, NY

14 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

6 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

40m 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 Succasunna, NJ covers 28.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, NJ 10, Littleton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.79 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 28.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Paterson, NJ to Succasunna, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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