Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Afternoon in Edgewater on Saturday
Local time
2:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, NJ to West New York, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7m
Distance
4 mi
7 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 7m
★
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 7m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 4 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, CR 505, 60th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| CR 505 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hilliard Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 505
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto CR 505
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CR 505
4
Continue on 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
60th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 505 / River Road
Turn right onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 505
Turn right onto CR 505
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.66 one way
$1.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.73 | $1.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.88 | $1.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.42 | $0.19 |
| Efficient EV | 1 | 0 | $0.35 | $0.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:29 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
7m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
4 mi in 7m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 7m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (CR 505): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (CR 505): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West New York, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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