Paterson, NJ to Finderne, NJ is 44.3 miles and takes about 57 minutes via I 287 and US 22, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Jersey, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion. The route is primarily focused on highway travel, so expect a straightforward journey. With a duration under an hour, this drive is perfect for a day trip or a short commute, offering a no-fuss way to get from point A to point B. Consider this an easy hop across the state, ideal when you need to cover ground efficiently without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 287
22.5 mi
27m
US 46
8.2 mi
9m
US 22
2.6 mi
3m
Interstate 80 West
2.1 mi
2m
Union Boulevard
1.8 mi
2m
Union Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Finderne Avenue
1 mi
1m
US 202
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 22.5 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 25 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,880 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~319 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 46 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Finderne, NJ.
1
Start on Colt Street
216 ft·17 sec·Colt Street
2
Turn right onto Ellison Street
290 ft·13 sec·Ellison Street
3
Turn left onto Church Street
339 ft·20 sec·Church Street
4
Turn left onto Van Houten Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Van Houten Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto CR 509
287 ft·8 sec·Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left onto CR 509
0.5 mi·1 min·West Broadway
7
Turn left onto CR 646
1.3 mi·2 min·Union Avenue
8
Continue on CR 646
1.8 mi·2 min·Union Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·20 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
8.2 mi·9 min·US 46
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
12
Continue on I 80W
2.1 mi·2 min·Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, MahwahUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.9 mi·2 min
Exit 43AToward I 287 South: Morristown
14
Merge onto I 287
20 mi·24 min·I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
2.6 mi·3 min·I 287
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·42 sec
Exit 17Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, FlemingtonUse the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Merge onto US 202; US 206
0.7 mi·1 min·US 202; US 206
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York
19
Merge onto US 22
2.6 mi·3 min·US 22
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto CR 633
1.0 mi·1 min·Finderne Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 533
213 ft·5 sec·East Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
CR 533
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Paterson, 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.1 — 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|Van Houten Street
Turn left onto Van Houten Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 509 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
14.7 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 South: Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 43A
Toward I 287 South: Morristown
8
39.1 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.06 one way
$14.13 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$7.82
$15.63
premium
$4.81
$8.39
$16.77
diesel
$4.80
$8.36
$16.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.3
0
$4.65
$2.13
Efficient EV
11.1
0
$3.88
$1.77
EV Truck/SUV
17.7
0
$6.20
$2.84
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026
Origin
Paterson, NJ
Afternoon
in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
SW 3 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 5:17PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 5:17PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Finderne, NJ
Afternoon
in Finderne on Sunday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 5:17PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 5:17PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
85°F
Montville, NJ
22 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
2 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
57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 287 and US 22. You'll experience a consistent pace, especially during the longest stretch of 22.5 miles on I 287. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, moving you along at a steady clip. While the majority is highway, transitions between these main roads will offer a slight shift in scenery and traffic patterns. Expect a practical, no-frills driving experience designed for getting you to your destination promptly.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ellison Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 44.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (CR 509 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
349 ft82 ft
Total Climb
328 ft
Total Descent
325 ft
Highest Point
349 ft
~28.5 mi in
Elevation Range
267 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paterson, NJ and Finderne, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Flemington.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Finderne, 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 (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (CR 509 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison 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 Finderne, NJ before heading back.
