Origin
Paterson, NJ
Afternoon in Paterson on Saturday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paterson, NJ to Westville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Westville, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This 10.4-mile journey from Paterson to Westville, New Jersey, is a quick 16-minute drive that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Passaic Avenue and Union Boulevard, with a brief stint on US 46. The drive has a modest fuel cost of around $2, reflecting its short distance. With no designated stops, this route is designed for direct travel. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic Avenue | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
| Ellison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Passaic Avenue
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Westville, 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
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Passaic Avenue
15
Turn left onto Howland Circle
249 ft
·
10 sec
·
Howland Circle
16
Arrive at destination
Howland Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ellison Street
Turn right onto Ellison 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Westville, NJ
Afternoon in Westville on Saturday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
16 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
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 10.4-mile stretch. Only 23% of the route involves highway driving, meaning you'll be encountering more traffic signals and intersections than open highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you’ll experience is 3.6 miles on Passaic Avenue. This drive is characterized by its frequent changes in direction and a more urban, stop-and-go feel rather than a long, flowing cruise. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Passaic Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
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 11 decision points packed into just 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Westville, 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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Passaic Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Westville, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westville, NJ before heading back.
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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