Origin
Bloomfield, NJ
Night in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, NJ to West New York, NJ
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
West New York, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Bloomfield to West New York, expect a straightforward 13.4-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays due to its short duration. You will primarily navigate via State Route 3, East Passaic Avenue, and John F. Kennedy Boulevard to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Northeast region. Because the start and end points are both located in New Jersey, you can anticipate a familiar regional driving experience throughout the entire commute.
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
6.7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving profile that transitions from local streets to faster highway segments. Roughly 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balanced blend of road types. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.8 miles while traveling on State Route 3. As you move away from Bloomfield, the road dynamics shift from the local character of East Passaic Avenue toward the more structured flow of the major highway, eventually concluding on the urban corridors of John F. Kennedy Boulevard. This variation keeps the drive engaging despite its relatively short length.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Valentine Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Valentine Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 622 / Darling Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Valentine Road
Turn left onto Valentine Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Bou...
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 3
— 7.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on Ridge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto Valentine Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Valentine Road
3
Turn left onto CR 651
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hoover Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 651 Spur
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Passaic Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
9
Merge onto NJ 3
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 3
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto NJ 495
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 495
12
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
14
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
15
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the none lane.
16
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
18
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
19
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 22-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops, as the distance is short enough to complete in one continuous push. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is quite low at $2, making this an ideal route for a spontaneous neighborhood trip. To ensure the smoothest experience, pay close attention to your navigation as you transition between State Route 3 and the local roads of West New York. Taking advantage of the short drive time allows you to maximize your day without the fatigue of a long-distance commute.
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 6.7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.8 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 13.4 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
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 Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 13.4 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomfield, 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 State Route 3 for about 7.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Bloomfield, NJ · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$2.22 one way
$4.43 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in West New York on Sunday
Local time
9:36 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 Bloomfield, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 13.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 3, East Passaic Avenue, John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.22 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Valentine Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 622 / Darling Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Bloomfield, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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