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Trip from Paterson, NJ to Demarest, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

14.8 mi

24 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Paterson, NJ

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Downtown Demarest, NJ, NJ

Demarest, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Paterson, NJ to Demarest, NJ covers 14.8 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 4, Broadway, South Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on NJ 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 4 3.9 mi 5m
Broadway 3.1 mi 5m
South Washington Avenue 3 mi 4m
New Bridge Road 1.7 mi 2m
Hardenburgh Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way 0.6 mi <1m
Hackensack Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Roemer Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 4 — 3.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Demarest, NJ.

1

Start on Colt Street

216 ft · 17 sec · Colt Street
2

Turn right onto Ellison Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Ellison Street
3

Turn left onto Memorial Drive

453 ft · 9 sec · Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork

205 ft · 3 sec
5

Turn straight onto Broadway

433 ft · 9 sec · Broadway
6

Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
7

Continue on Broadway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Broadway
8

Continue on NJ 4

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on NJ 4

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on NJ 4

1.9 mi · 2 min · NJ 4
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
12

Turn straight onto CR 503; CR 49

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Hackensack Avenue
13

Continue on CR 49

0.5 mi · 44 sec · New Bridge Road
14

Continue on CR 49

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Roemer Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on CR 49

1.2 mi · 1 min · New Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto CR 39

3.0 mi · 4 min · South Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on CR 39

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Schraalenburgh Road
18

Turn right onto CR 80

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hardenburgh Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

CR 80

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ellison Street

Turn right onto Ellison Street

Navigation decision point

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Memorial Drive

Turn left onto Memorial Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
10.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | CR 39 / South Washington Avenue

Turn left onto CR 39 / South Washington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
13.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | CR 80 / Hardenburgh Avenue

Turn right onto CR 80 / Hardenburgh Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.47 one way

$4.95 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $2.72 $5.44
premium $5.01 $2.92 $5.84
diesel $5.60 $3.26 $6.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

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.

Forecast as of Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Paterson, NJ

Evening in Paterson on Friday

Local time

5:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 86% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Demarest, NJ

Evening in Demarest on Friday

Local time

5:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 83% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

14.8 mi in 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on NJ 4.

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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ellison Street.

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 6 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: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

132 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

150 ft

Total Descent

194 ft

Highest Point

132 ft

~13.7 mi in

Elevation Range

127 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Paterson, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1792

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Great Falls — waterfalls on the Passaic River
  • • Passaic County Court House — courthouse in Paterson, New Jersey
  • • Lambert Castle — historic building in Paterson, New Jersey

Arriving in Demarest, NJ

Full guide →

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 24m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m 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 3.9 miles on NJ 4. 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 Demarest, 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: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Demarest, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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