Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 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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Victory Gardens, NJ
Joel Zar
This 24.7-mile journey from Paterson to Victory Gardens, New Jersey, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 34 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The route is primarily on main roads like US 46 and Christopher Columbus Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. As both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, you'll be navigating familiar territory. This short distance makes it perfect for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Union Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Interstate 80 West | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dover-Rockaway Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Victory Gardens, NJ.
Start on Colt Street
Turn right onto Ellison Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Turn left onto Van Houten Street
Turn right onto CR 509
Turn slight left onto CR 509
Turn left onto CR 646
Continue on CR 646
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Continue on I 80W
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto CR 513
Turn straight onto CR 513
Continue on CR 513
Turn slight right onto CR 513
Continue on CR 513
At end of road, turn right onto CR 513
Continue on CR 513
Continue on Rockaway Road
Turn right onto Franklin Road
Turn right onto Washington Place
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Van Houten Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Victory Gardens on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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.
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with about 40% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 46, Union Boulevard, and Christopher Columbus Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 8.2 miles on US 46. This mixed drive profile means you'll transition between faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you progress towards Victory Gardens. The road's personality shifts, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel rather than a monotonous stretch.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Van Houten Street.
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 19 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Van Houten Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (CR 509 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paterson, NJ and Victory Gardens, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Cr 513: Hibernia and Rockaway.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
Cr 513: Hibernia
Rockaway
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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