Origin
Freehold, NJ
Late night in Freehold on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freehold, NJ to West New York, NJ
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freehold, NJ
Aisling Kerr
West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Freehold, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, US Highway 9, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 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
23.3 miles from Freehold, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 46.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US Highway 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 14 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US Highway 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 46.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30
Toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Freehold, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
New York
8.9 mi in
|
~12m
Njtp: New York City
21.2 mi in
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~30m
Trenton
21.2 mi in
|
~30m
Njtp North: New York City
22.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 14 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 9 | 7 mi | 9m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 18 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Garden State Parkway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Marlboro Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 14 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freehold, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 79; CR 537
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 79
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Road
3
Continue on NJ 79
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlboro Road
4
Continue on NJ 79
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NJ 18
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 18
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 9
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 9
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
10
Merge onto GSP
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
13
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
16
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 495
20
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
22
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
23
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
24
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
26
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
27
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 23.3 miles from Freehold, NJ, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14 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 46.5 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
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 Freehold, 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 Freehold, NJ
This is one driving day of about 46.5 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Freehold, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 14 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Freehold, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Freehold, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.44 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.10
New Jersey Turnpike
(20.2 mi)
$2.83
Garden State Parkway
(4.6 mi)
$0.27
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
$8
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
1h 9m 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 Freehold, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US Highway 9, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Freehold, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 46.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Freehold, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
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