Origin
Paterson, NJ
Late night in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paterson, NJ to Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paterson, NJ
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Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 7.8-mile journey from Paterson to Ho-Ho-Kus in New Jersey is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 18 minutes to complete. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this drive is incredibly budget-friendly. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with only 11% on highways, making it a more direct, community-focused experience. Given its short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule. You'll remain within the Northeast region throughout this brief but efficient trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northern Parkway | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Godwin Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Linwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Avenue
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Ho-Ho-Kus, 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 left at fork onto Memorial Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Memorial Drive
5
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Turn right onto River Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
7
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
350 ft
·
11 sec
·
2nd Avenue
8
Turn left onto East 19th Street
509 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 19th Street
9
Continue on CR 504; CR 653
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Godwin Avenue
11
Continue on CR 80
412 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wilsey Square
12
Continue on CR 80
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Garber Square
13
Continue on CR 80
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Walnut Street
15
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Linwood Avenue
16
Turn left onto Northern Parkway
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northern Parkway
17
At end of road, turn right onto CR 112
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Race Track Road
18
Turn left onto Arbor Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Arbor Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Arbor Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.3 — 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
|
Memorial Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Memorial Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East 19th Street
Turn left onto East 19th Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 80 / Godwin Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Godwin Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Late night in Ho-Ho-Kus on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 this 7.8-mile route. The majority of your travel will be on surface streets, with only a brief 11% share of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along Lincoln Avenue. This means you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and local commerce areas for most of the trip, with frequent turns and changes in speed limits. It's a very 'in-the-moment' kind of drive, requiring your attention to navigate.
Only 11% 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: 2.9 mi on Lincoln Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 early in the drive near Ellison Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 7.8 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: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Memorial Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Lincoln Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Memorial Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ho-Ho-Kus, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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