How far is Oradell, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Oradell, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.64 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.62 mi
12.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.62 mi
Kilometers
12.26 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.64 mi
Kilometers
18.74 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Oradell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oradell
2026-04-18T11:25
Arrive Paterson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 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 Oradell
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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Oradell
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Paterson
6.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oradell and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oradell and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on Lotus Avenue

    61 m · 11 sec · Lotus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminole Street

    1161 ft · 53 sec · Seminole Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    758 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

    2968 ft · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway

    554 ft · 18 sec · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1143 ft · 30 sec · Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Street

    975 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oradell 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Avenue
8.5 mi · 73%
Oradell Avenue
0.75 mi · 6%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
0.56 mi · 5%
Seminole Street
0.22 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
0.22 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Forest Avenue

Merge slight left

5.43 mi · 00h 08m

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
+4 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 09m from Oradell
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oradell and Partly Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oradell to Paterson?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 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?

Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Oradell and 6.3 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oradell and Partly Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park

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 Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oradell and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 7.62 mi (12.26 km).

Oradell

#1 Oradell

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population8,094
Coordinates40.9587100, -74.0368100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Lotus Avenue (-74.036695, 40.95895)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.89 $3.77
Premium $4.95 $2.03 $4.06
Diesel $5.98 $2.45 $4.90

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oradell and Paterson. The current time is 11:25:55.

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.