Origin
Haskell, NJ
Late night in Haskell on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haskell, 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
21m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haskell, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 11.6-mile drive from Haskell to Paterson, NJ, is a quick trip that will take you about 21 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward route that's perfect for a single day trip, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll primarily be on local roads with some highway sections, making for a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Given its brevity, it’s an easy addition to any larger itinerary in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| Ringwood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pompton Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hamburg Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wanaque Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
— 5.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haskell, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
280 ft
·
20 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 511
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ringwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CR 684
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wanaque Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 684
268 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wanaque Avenue
5
Continue on CR 689
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
6
Continue on CR 504
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 504
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 504
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pompton Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 504
349 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Haledon Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 675
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Belmont Avenue
11
Turn left onto CR 673
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broadway
12
Turn right onto CR 509
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Ellison Street
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ellison Street
14
Turn right onto Washington Street
254 ft
·
16 sec
·
Washington Street
15
Turn left onto CR 648
141 ft
·
7 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
17
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 511 / Ringwood Avenue
Turn left onto CR 511 / Ringwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 504 / Pompton Road
Turn left onto CR 504 / Pompton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Ellison Street
Turn left onto Ellison Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 648 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 648 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
(4.2 mi)
$0.29
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Hamburg Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
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: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:02 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
7 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
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 mixed drive on this route, with 54% of it on highway stretches. The journey features 11.6 miles in total, with the longest uninterrupted section covering 5.5 miles along the Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike. You’ll navigate through a combination of roads, including the Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, Ringwood Avenue, and Belmont Avenue. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced driving and more local road conditions as you make your way to Paterson.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 511 / Ringwood 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 11.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (CR 511 / Ringwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (CR 504 / Pompton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.6 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.43 in tolls one way, starting with Paterson-Hamburg 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 0.1 miles (CR 511 / Ringwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (CR 504 / Pompton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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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