Origin
Brass Castle, NJ
Afternoon in Brass Castle on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brass Castle, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brass Castle, NJ
Joel Zar
Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Brass Castle to Paterson, this 53.7-mile journey is a straightforward trek across New Jersey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the drive remains highly economical for a short-distance excursion. Your path will primarily utilize the Christopher Columbus Highway, E. Washington Avenue, and US 46 to navigate through the Northeast region. Because the duration is quite manageable, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the trip in one sitting.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 31.6 mi | 35m |
| E. Washington Avenue | 9.9 mi | 16m |
| US 46 | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| West Washington Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Brass Castle Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 31.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brass Castle, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Forces Hill Road
74 ft
·
3 sec
·
Forces Hill Road
2
Turn straight onto CR 623
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brass Castle Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 57
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Avenue
4
Continue on NJ 57
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
E. Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NJ 57
103 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 57
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto NJ 182; CR 517
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 46
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 46
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 46
500 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 46
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 80 East: New York City, Denville
11
Merge onto I 80; US 206
32 mi
·
35 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 57B
Toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto NJ 19
474 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 19
14
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
19
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
20
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Brass Castle, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 52.6 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57B
Toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
6
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
8
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Street
7
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
CR 509 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Paterson, NJ
Afternoon in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
18 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
1h 15m 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 driving experience as you navigate your way between these two points. Only 13% of this route consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along 31.6 miles of the Christopher Columbus Highway, which provides the most consistent portion of the journey. The transition from smaller local streets to these segments creates a shifting rhythm that requires your full attention. Prepare for a hands-on drive that rewards those who prefer maneuvering through local surroundings rather than cruising on a monotonous interstate.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 52.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Brass Castle, NJ to Paterson, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Denville along the way.
Denville
20.6 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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 31.6 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. 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 Paterson, 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: at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (5 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 Paterson, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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