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Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to West New York, NJ

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Drive Time

25m

Distance

15.7 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

West New York, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1 EXPR, Pulaski Skyway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on US 1 EXPR. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.60 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

7.8 miles from Elizabeth, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 EXPR is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Jersey Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Jersey Street

Turn left onto East Jersey Street

Navigation decision point

6
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
10.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 1; US 9

Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunne...
5
14.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
15 mi into trip | ~23m in | 52nd Street

Turn right onto 52nd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 EXPR 5.8 mi 8m
Pulaski Skyway 3.2 mi 5m
US 1 2.8 mi 3m
Tonnelle Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Spring Street 1.1 mi 1m
51st Street 0.5 mi 1m
Bergenline Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
East Jersey Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 1 EXPR — 5.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and West New York, NJ.

1

Start on this road

34 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Jersey Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Jersey Street
3

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

5.8 mi · 8 min · US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight lane.
5

Merge onto US 1; US 9

3.2 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
6

Take the exit onto US 1; US 9

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto 51st Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 51st Street
9

Turn sharp left onto CR 501

0.1 mi · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
10

Turn right onto 52nd Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · 52nd Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
12

Turn right onto 60th Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 60th Street
13

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 7.8 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.8 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 15.7 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.8 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 19m

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 Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, NJ

This is one driving day of about 15.7 miles and 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elizabeth, 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 US 1 EXPR for about 5.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.8 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 11m into the drive

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

8 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.8 miles from Elizabeth, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $10 near mile 3.8
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 14.1
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 10.3
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.60 one way

$5.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.85 $5.70
premium $4.93 $3.04 $6.09
diesel $5.61 $3.47 $6.93

Estimated Tolls: $0.22

Pulaski Skyway (3.2 mi) $0.22

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

$3

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.75
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Elizabeth, NJ

Evening in Elizabeth on Tuesday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West New York, NJ

Evening in West New York on Tuesday

Local time

8:52 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

2 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

25m 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 Elizabeth, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1 EXPR, Pulaski Skyway, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Elizabeth, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 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 15.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Elizabeth, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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