How far is Paterson, NJ from Rochelle Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Rochelle Park, NJ is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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 11m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Rochelle Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Rochelle Park.
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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 · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
534 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn straight onto Lakeview Avenue
133 m · 9 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto NJTP, GSP
554 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, NJTP: Elmwood Park, New York City
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway, Saddle Brook, Saddle River Road
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, Lodi
2233 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, Lodi
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
918 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Rochelle Avenue
2899 ft · 1 min · Rochelle Avenue
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Turn right onto Oldis Street
22 m · 3 sec · Oldis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oldis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Rochelle Park.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.78 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Partly Sunny near Rochelle Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Rochelle Park?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Paterson and 3 miles from Rochelle Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paterson and Partly Sunny near Rochelle Park.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmwood Park.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Rochelle Park. Straight-line distance: 5.09 mi (8.19 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 Rochelle Park
Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 5,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.9073200, -74.0751400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochelle Park (-74.07514, 40.90732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.97 | $1.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
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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