Origin
Paterson, NJ
Late night in Paterson on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paterson, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Hillsdale, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Paterson, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ covers 13.2 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ellison Street, Memorial Drive, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 13.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ellison Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paterson, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paterson, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ellison Street | — | — |
| Memorial Drive | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way | — | — |
| NJ 4 | — | — |
| NJ 17 North | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ellison Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Hillsdale, NJ.
1
Start on Colt Street
217 ft
·
18 sec
·
Colt Street
2
Turn right onto Ellison Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ellison Street
3
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
453 ft
·
10 sec
·
Memorial Drive
4
Keep slight right
207 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
·
NJ 4
9
Take the exit straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
10
Keep slight left
203 ft
·
6 sec
11
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
12
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
13
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
14
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
GSP Toll North
16
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 502: Washington, Westwood
18
Keep slight right to continue on CR 502 East: Washington, Westwood
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
CR 502 East: Washington, Westwood
19
Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
20
Turn left onto Pascack Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pascack Road
21
Turn right onto Hillsdale Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hillsdale, NJ
Late night in Hillsdale on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 Hillsdale, NJ covers 13.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ellison Street, Memorial Drive, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $2.19 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.
The drive from Paterson, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paterson, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paterson, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
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. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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