How far is Park Ridge, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Paterson.
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Start on Pascack Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pascack Road
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Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Werimus Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road
2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road
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Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue
2541 ft · 57 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
580 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
1159 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Saddle Brook, Paterson
2121 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Saddle Brook
42 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Elmwood Park
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Molnar Drive
94 m · 14 sec · Molnar Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West
1458 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Paterson
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2506 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Colt Street
13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Paterson.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.02 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Park Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Paterson?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Paramus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Park Ridge and 8.9 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Park Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Paramus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Orangetown Town Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paramus.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 10.79 mi (17.37 km).
#1 Park Ridge
Town
| Population | 8,633 |
| Coordinates | 41.0376000, -74.0407000 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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