How far is Paterson, NJ from Hillsdale, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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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 Paterson and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Hillsdale.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 32 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
138 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
63 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
132 m · 9 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
2968 ft · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Continue on Broadway
3 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on NJ 4
1 mi · 2 min · NJ 4
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Take the exit straight
876 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
1032 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
576 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
703 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
2317 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 502 East: Washington, Westwood
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
2987 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Pascack Road
2311 ft · 1 min · Pascack Road
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Turn right onto Hillsdale Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Hillsdale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillsdale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Hillsdale.
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
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.74 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.6 miles from Paterson and 6.6 miles from Hillsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Hillsdale.
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 Paterson and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 9.07 mi (14.59 km).
#1 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsdale
City in Michigan
| Population | 10,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.0026000, -74.0404200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-74.04042, 41.0026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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