Origin
Fairview, NJ
Late night in Fairview on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NJ
Thomas Parker
Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 14.8-mile drive from Fairview to Paterson, New Jersey, is easily completed in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this trip is budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a notable 4% share of highway driving. The entire journey remains within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Given its short duration and minimal mileage, this route is ideal for a quick local trip or as part of a larger exploration of the area, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Teaneck Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broad Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bergen Turnpike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hendricks Causeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mount Vernon Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on CR 29
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Anderson Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CR 48
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 124
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hendricks Causeway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergen Turnpike
6
Turn right onto CR 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Teaneck Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 41
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
8
Turn right onto CR 41
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
2nd Street
10
Turn left onto North Avenue
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 80
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Paterson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 509
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
16
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
17
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 48 / Fairview Avenue
Turn sharp right onto CR 48 / Fairview Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 80 West
6
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Paterson
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 509 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Bergen Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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
Paterson, NJ
Late night in Paterson on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
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
3 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
21m 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 14.8-mile journey. While there's a small highway component making up 4% of the route, the majority of your time will be spent on roads like Christopher Columbus Highway, Fairview Avenue, and Teaneck Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.6 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. This drive offers a more connected-to-the-ground feel compared to a pure interstate experience, with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you navigate through populated areas.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 48 / Fairview Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (CR 48 / Fairview Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Paterson, NJ
Full guide →For the township in the Hunter region of New South Wales, see Paterson (New South Wales). Paterson is New Jersey's third largest city (about 155,000 inhabitants as of 2022), and hosts a great attraction: the Great Falls, which are very extensive and second only to Niagara Falls in terms of volume of water in waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Paterson is 12 miles away from Manhattan. It is an ethnically diverse city that houses large Hispanic, Arab, Italian-American, African American and Bengali communities. South Paterson is home to one of the nation's largest Arab communities.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 8.6 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Bergen Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.2 miles (CR 48 / Fairview Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 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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