Origin
East Orange, NJ
Afternoon in East Orange on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Orange, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 13.8 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Avenue, North Grove Street, Dr for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 13.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| North Grove Street | — | — |
| Dr | — | — |
| Orange Street | — | — |
| North 6th Street | — | — |
| Freeway Drive | — | — |
| I 280 East | — | — |
| Essex Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Parkway Drive
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Grove Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Grove Street
4
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
5
Continue on Orange Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Orange Street
6
Turn right onto North 6th Street
446 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 6th Street
7
Turn left onto Freeway Drive
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
Freeway Drive
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Harrison
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 280 East: Harrison
9
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Essex Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 508 East: Jersey City
11
Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
12
Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
13
Continue on US 1-9 Truck
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 1-9 Truck
14
Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
15
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
16
Turn right onto 51st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
17
Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
18
Turn right onto 52nd Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
52nd Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
20
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
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
Afternoon in West New York on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
22 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
24m 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 Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 13.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Avenue, North Grove Street, Dr. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from East Orange, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.29 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.
The drive from East Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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