Origin
Florham Park, NJ
Afternoon in Florham Park on Thursday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florham Park, NJ to West New York, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florham Park, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, Eisenhower Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 27.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanover Road 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 Florham Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 43m 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 Florham Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Road | — | — |
| Columbia Turnpike | — | — |
| Eisenhower Parkway | — | — |
| I 280 East | — | — |
| Essex Freeway | — | — |
| CR 508 East | — | — |
| Newark-Jersey City Turnpike | — | — |
| New Wittpenn Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hanover Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florham Park, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Hanover Road
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanover Road
3
Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Turnpike
4
Turn left onto Eisenhower Parkway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Eisenhower Parkway
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 280 East
6
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Essex Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 508 East: Jersey City
8
Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
9
Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
10
Continue on US 1-9 Truck
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 1-9 Truck
11
Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
12
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
13
Turn right onto 51st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
14
Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15
Turn right onto 52nd Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
52nd Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
17
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
12:44 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
43m 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 Florham Park, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, Eisenhower Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Florham Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.54 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 Florham Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 43m 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 Florham Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florham Park, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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