Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Upper Saddle River, NJ
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Paterson to Upper Saddle River is 12.9 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Goffle Road and West Saddle River Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it more about navigating neighborhoods than covering long distances. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick local errand or connecting two nearby areas without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goffle Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| West Saddle River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Crescent Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Allendale Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Allendale Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Godwin Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Start on Colt Street
Turn right onto Ellison Street
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Turn right onto River Street
Turn left onto CR 650
Turn right onto East Main Street
Continue on CR 504
Continue on CR 659
At end of road, turn left onto CR 84
Turn slight right onto CR 81
Continue on CR 81
Turn right onto CR 101
At end of road, turn left onto CR 101
Turn right onto CR 101
Turn left onto CR 507
Turn right onto CR 90
Continue on CR 90
Continue on CR 90
Turn left onto CR 77
Turn left onto CR 96
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Ellison Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Memorial Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto CR 650
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 90 / East Allendale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Upper Saddle River on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 2% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily local roads like Goffle Road and West Saddle River Road, with Crescent Avenue also playing a part. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles on Goffle Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience, as the route involves frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. This kind of drive requires your attention to road signs and turns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 12.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
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.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.9 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.
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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