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Trip from Highland Park, NJ to West New York, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

93.4 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 93.4 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Klemm Avenue, Crescent Boulevard, I 76 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.48 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

46.7 miles from Highland Park, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 93.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Klemm 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Highland Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Highland Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Klemm Avenue
Crescent Boulevard
I 76 East
North-South Freeway
I 295 North
NJ 73 South
NJTP
NJTP North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Klemm Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sylvan Avenue

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Sylvan Avenue
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Klemm Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Klemm Avenue
3

Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Crescent Boulevard
4

Take the exit slight left toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge
5

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

0.4 mi · 30 sec · North-South Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Trenton
7

Merge slight right

9.3 mi · 10 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

0.3 mi · 42 sec · NJ 73 South: Berlin
9

Merge slight left

0.2 mi · 19 sec
10

Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
11

Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJTP North: New York
12

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
13

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike
14

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
15

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

1.0 mi · 2 min · NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
16

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 38 sec
17

Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

262 ft · 6 sec · Kennedy Boulevard
18

Continue on 30th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 30th Street
19

Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

295 ft · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
20

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.9 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
21

Turn right onto 49th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 49th Street
22

At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
23

Turn right onto 60th Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 60th Street
24

Arrive at your destination

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 46.7 miles from Highland Park, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.

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 21 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

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 Highland Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Highland Park, NJ

This is one driving day of about 93.4 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Highland Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.7 mi from Highland Park, NJ · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

47 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Highland Park, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.48 one way

$30.97 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.96 $33.92
premium $4.93 $18.11 $36.23
diesel $5.61 $20.62 $41.24

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike $0.00

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

$15

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28 0 $9.81 $4.48
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.17 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.08 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Highland Park, NJ

Evening in Highland Park on Wednesday

Local time

7:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West New York, NJ

Evening in West New York on Wednesday

Local time

7:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 58m 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 Highland Park, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 93.4 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Klemm Avenue, Crescent Boulevard, I 76 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Highland Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.48 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 Highland Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Highland Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Highland Park, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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