How far is Saddle River, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Saddle River, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.84 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.74 mi
14.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.74 mi
Kilometers
14.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.89 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Saddle River
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saddle River
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saddle River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midland Park
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Saddle River
5.5 mi
00h 10m
To Paterson
9.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saddle River and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saddle River and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on East Allendale Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Allendale Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Allendale Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Allendale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Franklin Turnpike

    980 ft · 22 sec · North Franklin Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Orchard Street

    1883 ft · 42 sec · West Orchard Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue

    49 m · 4 sec · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Brookside Avenue

    1801 ft · 41 sec · Brookside Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Crescent Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Crescent Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Godwin Avenue

    2362 ft · 43 sec · Godwin Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goffle Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Goffle Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Holsman Street

    1601 ft · 50 sec · Holsman Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Arch Street

    142 m · 15 sec · Arch Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1037 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1785 ft · 45 sec · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    975 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saddle River and Paterson.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goffle Road
3.97 mi · 27%
West Crescent Avenue
1.5 mi · 10%
Prospect Street
1.12 mi · 8%
East Allendale Road
0.75 mi · 5%
East Allendale Avenue
0.72 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Goffle Road

Turn right onto Goffle Road

3.97 mi · 00h 07m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland Park
00h 10m from Saddle River
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Saddle River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saddle River to Paterson?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Midland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Saddle River and 9.3 miles from Paterson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saddle River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Midland Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midland Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
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Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
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Pennsylvania Station

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

Croton–Harmon station

31 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saddle River and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 8.74 mi (14.06 km).

Saddle River

#1 Saddle River

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population3,155
Coordinates41.0317600, -74.1020900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: East Allendale Road (-74.102053, 41.031823)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saddle River and Paterson. The current time is 21:23:37.

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.