Origin
Barnegat, NJ
Evening in Barnegat on Sunday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnegat, NJ to West New York, NJ
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
88.2 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnegat, NJ
Aisling Kerr
West New York, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Trip Overview
The drive from Barnegat, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 88.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.1 miles from Barnegat, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 88.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.7 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 88.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 62.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.4 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
6
86.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
Between Barnegat, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
Njtp: New York City
62.8 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Trenton
62.8 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Njtp North: New York City
63.8 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 60.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 14 mi | 17m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| East Bay Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 60.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnegat, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on CR 609
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bay Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
3
Merge onto GSP
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
5
Continue on GSP
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 495
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
17
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
18
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the none lane.
19
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
21
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
22
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.1 miles from Barnegat, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West New York, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barnegat, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barnegat, NJ
This is one driving day of about 88.2 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barnegat, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 60.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from Barnegat, NJ · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Barnegat, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.7 miles.
Arriving in West New York, NJ
The final approach into West New York, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West New York, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.59 one way
$29.19 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.47
Garden State Parkway
(60.7 mi)
$3.64
New Jersey Turnpike
(20.2 mi)
$2.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West New York, NJ
Evening in West New York on Sunday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barnegat, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 88.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.1 miles from Barnegat, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 88.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 62.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.4 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Barnegat, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
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