How far is Paterson, NJ from Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ is about 7.8 miles (12.6 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 36m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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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 Ho-Ho-Kus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Ho-Ho-Kus.
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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 left to continue on Memorial Drive
714 ft · 16 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1071 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
107 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 19th Street
155 m · 10 sec · East 19th Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Godwin Avenue
2311 ft · 1 min · Godwin Avenue
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Continue on Wilsey Square
126 m · 16 sec · Wilsey Square
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Continue on Garber Square
844 ft · 16 sec · Garber Square
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
964 ft · 42 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1386 ft · 49 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
1713 ft · 1 min · Linwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Northern Parkway
1.3 km · 3 min · Northern Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Race Track Road
677 ft · 28 sec · Race Track Road
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Turn left onto Arbor Drive
777 ft · 34 sec · Arbor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arbor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Ho-Ho-Kus.
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.
Lincoln Avenue
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2.93 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Paterson and Sunny near Ho-Ho-Kus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Ho-Ho-Kus?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 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 Paterson and 3.9 miles from Ho-Ho-Kus.
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 1.2 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Ho-Ho-Kus.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Passaic City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Rock.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Ho-Ho-Kus. Straight-line distance: 6.62 mi (10.66 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 Ho-Ho-Kus
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,050 |
| Coordinates | 40.9964900, -74.1012500 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ho-Ho-Kus (-74.10125, 40.99649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
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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