Origin
Crandon Lakes, NJ
Morning in Crandon Lakes on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crandon Lakes, 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 10m
Distance
50.6 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crandon Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Crandon Lakes to Paterson, you are looking at a 50.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Lone Pine Trail, Minisink Road, and Copeley Road, keeping you strictly on local paths rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a very affordable trip for those moving between these two points in the Northeast. Because this drive consists entirely of local roads, you should expect a more hands-on driving experience compared to a standard highway haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 23.5 mi | 26m |
| NJ 15 | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| Kemah - Mecca Lake Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Morris Farm Lafayette Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Halsey Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Copeley Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hampton House Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 23.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crandon Lakes, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Lower Lake West
97 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lower Lake West
2
Turn right onto Lone Pine Trail
209 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lone Pine Trail
3
Turn right onto Minisink Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Minisink Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Copeley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Copeley Road
5
Turn right onto CR 521
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Kemah - Mecca Lake Road
6
Turn straight onto CR 626
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Halsey Road
7
Turn right onto CR 626
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road
8
Continue on CR 626
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Halsey Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 206
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hampton House Road
10
Turn left onto NJ 94
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Morris Farm Lafayette Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto NJ 15; NJ 94
15 mi
·
21 min
·
NJ 15; NJ 94
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: New York
13
Merge onto I 80
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 57B
Toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 19
474 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 19
16
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
21
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
22
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Crandon Lakes, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 50.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NJ 94 / Morris Farm Lafayette Road
Turn left onto NJ 94 / Morris Farm Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Paterson, NJ
Morning in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Wharton, NJ
25 mi in
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
20 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 10m 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 that demands your full attention from start to finish. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be cruising at high speeds on wide, multi-lane roads; instead, you will navigate winding, smaller thoroughfares. The road profile is technical, meaning you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering rather than long, straight stretches of pavement. As you progress from the quieter area of Crandon Lakes toward the more developed environment of Paterson, the road feel shifts significantly. You will find yourself navigating local intersections throughout the entire 50.7-mile distance, making this a route that requires a steady hand and constant engagement behind the wheel.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 7.8 miles in near NJ 94 / Morris Farm Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 7.8 miles (NJ 94 / Morris Farm Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 23.5 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 7.8 miles (NJ 94 / Morris Farm Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 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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