How far is Paramus, NJ from Saddle River, NJ?

The driving distance from Paramus, NJ to Saddle River, NJ is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
7 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.18 mi
9.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.18 mi
Kilometers
9.95 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7 mi
Kilometers
11.26 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saddle River
Thu, Aug 27, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Paramus
Thu, Aug 27, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paramus
2026-08-27T10:47
Arrive Saddle River
Thu, Aug 27, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paramus
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
Ho-Ho-Kus
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Paramus
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Saddle River
3.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paramus and Saddle River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paramus and Saddle River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1279 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    39 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    29 m · 7 sec · Country Club Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Country Club Road

    2889 ft · 2 min · Country Club Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Midland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Paramus Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Paramus Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Saddle River Road

    541 ft · 12 sec · East Saddle River Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 17 North: Suffern

    866 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Saddle River

    1001 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sheridan Avenue

    1588 ft · 36 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Saddle River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allendale Road

    14 m · 1 sec · East Allendale Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allendale Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paramus and Saddle River.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
214.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
2.27 mi · 32%
Paramus Road
1.4 mi · 20%
West Saddle River Road
1.17 mi · 17%
Midland Avenue
0.88 mi · 13%
Country Club Road
0.57 mi · 8%
Sheridan Avenue
0.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 North

Merge slight left

1.92 mi · 00h 03m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ho-Ho-Kus
00h 07m from Paramus
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paramus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saddle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paramus to Saddle River?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Ho-Ho-Kus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Paramus and 3.5 miles from Saddle River.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Paramus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saddle River.

Stop Ideas Near Ho-Ho-Kus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ho-Ho-Kus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ho-Ho-Kus.

RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

28 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

29 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paramus and Saddle River. Straight-line distance: 6.18 mi (9.95 km).

Paramus

#1 Paramus

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population26,063
Coordinates40.9445400, -74.0754200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Saddle River

#2 Saddle River

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population3,155
Coordinates41.0317600, -74.1020900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Paramus (-74.07542, 40.94454)
End: Saddle River (-74.10209, 41.03176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.95 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $5.98 $1.50 $2.99

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 · Aug 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Paramus and Saddle River. The current time is 10:47:18.

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.