Origin
East Hanover, NJ
Late night in East Hanover on Thursday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hanover, NJ to West New York, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hanover, NJ
Kelly
West New York, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from East Hanover, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 26.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 3, US 46, Ridgedale Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on NJ 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.43 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.4 miles from East Hanover, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 26.7 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 3 and US 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 miles on NJ 3.
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.
NJ 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and US 46. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 632 / Ridgedale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (US 46): Lane positioning matters here.
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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 632 / Ridgedale Avenue
Turn right onto CR 632 / Ridgedale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 46
Turn right onto US 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| US 46 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Ridgedale Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| New Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
352 ft
·
26 sec
3
Turn right onto Deforest Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Deforest Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 632
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridgedale Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto New Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on New Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
New Road
7
Turn right onto US 46
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 46
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight 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
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
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 13.4 miles from East Hanover, NJ, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 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 26.7 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West New York, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving East Hanover, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Hanover, NJ
This is one driving day of about 26.7 miles and 38m.
At 26.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NJ 3 for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.4 mi from East Hanover, NJ · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.4 miles from East Hanover, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West New York, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West New York, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Late night in West New York on Thursday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 East Hanover, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 26.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 3, US 46, Ridgedale Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from East Hanover, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.43 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 26.7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 632 / Ridgedale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (US 46): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Hanover, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From West New York, NJ
More from East Hanover, NJ
More trips to West New York, NJ
Explore more options from East Hanover, NJ or browse trips ending in West New York, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.
Explore maps for East Hanover, NJ or West New York, NJ on MapSof.net.