Origin
Paterson, NJ
Morning in Paterson on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paterson, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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North Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
The drive from Paterson, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ covers 7.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ellison Street, Church Street, Van Houten Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 14m drive with frequent turns across 7.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 North Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 14m 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 North Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ellison Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Van Houten Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Broadway | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| Union Boulevard | — | — |
| Montclair Avenue | — | — |
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 North Caldwell, NJ.
1
Start on Colt Street
217 ft
·
18 sec
·
Colt Street
2
Turn right onto Ellison Street
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ellison Street
3
Turn left onto Church Street
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto Van Houten Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Van Houten Street
5
Turn right onto Main Street
289 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto West Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
7
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
8
Continue on Union Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Union Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Main Street
312 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Montclair Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Montclair Avenue
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pompton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pompton Avenue
12
Turn sharp right onto West Lindsley Road
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Lindsley Road
13
Continue on Mountain Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Greenbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Greenbrook Road
15
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
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
North Caldwell, NJ
Morning in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
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
14m 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 North Caldwell, NJ covers 7.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ellison Street, Church Street, Van Houten Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 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 $1.19 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 North Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 14m 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 North Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paterson, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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