How far is Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.27 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.62 mi
10.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.62 mi
Kilometers
10.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.27 mi
Kilometers
19.74 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Sat, May 30, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Ho-Ho-Kus
Sat, May 30, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ho-Ho-Kus
2026-05-30T10:33
Arrive Paterson
Sat, May 30, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ho-Ho-Kus
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glen Rock
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Ho-Ho-Kus
3.9 mi
00h 09m
To Paterson
8.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ho-Ho-Kus and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ho-Ho-Kus and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on Arbor Drive

    777 ft · 38 sec · Arbor Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Race Track Road

    677 ft · 28 sec · Race Track Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northern Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northern Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Linwood Avenue

    1713 ft · 1 min · Linwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1386 ft · 50 sec · North Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    964 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Garber Square

    896 ft · 17 sec · Garber Square

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilsey Square

    126 m · 14 sec · Wilsey Square

  9. 9

    Continue on Godwin Avenue

    2311 ft · 1 min · Godwin Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    158 m · 9 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on River Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1037 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1785 ft · 45 sec · Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Market Street

    975 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ho-Ho-Kus and Paterson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Avenue
2.9 mi · 24%
River Street
1.7 mi · 14%
Northern Parkway
0.83 mi · 7%
Godwin Avenue
0.44 mi · 4%
Memorial Drive
0.34 mi · 3%
Linwood Avenue
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

2.9 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Rock
00h 09m from Ho-Ho-Kus
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ho-Ho-Kus and Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ho-Ho-Kus to Paterson?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glen Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Ho-Ho-Kus and 8.3 miles from Paterson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ho-Ho-Kus and Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glen Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Rock.

RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ho-Ho-Kus and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 6.62 mi (10.66 km).

Ho-Ho-Kus

#1 Ho-Ho-Kus

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,050
Coordinates40.9964900, -74.1012500
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Arbor Drive (-74.101241, 40.996488)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.64 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.51
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.76 $3.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.98 $3.96
Premium $4.95 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.98 $2.57 $5.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ho-Ho-Kus and Paterson. The current time is 10:33:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.