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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.08 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.09 mi
8.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.09 mi
Kilometers
8.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.08 mi
Kilometers
9.79 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochelle Park
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-18T17:24
Arrive Rochelle Park
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
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
Elmwood Park
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Paterson
3 mi
00h 05m
To Rochelle Park
3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    534 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Lakeview Avenue

    133 m · 9 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto NJTP, GSP

    554 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, NJTP: Elmwood Park, New York City

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway, Saddle Brook, Saddle River Road

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, Lodi

    2233 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, Lodi

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    918 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rochelle Avenue

    2899 ft · 1 min · Rochelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oldis Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Oldis Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
245.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
1.78 mi · 29%
Market Street
1.74 mi · 29%
Saddle River Road
0.78 mi · 13%
Rochelle Avenue
0.55 mi · 9%
I 80 East
0.29 mi · 5%
GSP
0.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood Park
00h 05m from Paterson
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elmwood Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 12 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmwood Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
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).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Rochelle Park

#2 Rochelle Park

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,540
Coordinates40.9073200, -74.0751400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Rochelle Park (-74.07514, 40.90732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.81 L · about $0.86
Round trip
$1.72
0.42 gal · 1.62 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Rochelle Park. The current time is 17:24:20.

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.