Origin
Lacey, NJ
Evening in Lacey on Sunday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lacey, NJ to West New York, NJ
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
82.6 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lacey, NJ
Ronin .
West New York, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Trip Overview
Spanning 82.6 miles, this trip from Lacey to West New York is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 52 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. The route keeps you within the Northeast region, transitioning from the more suburban character of Lacey toward the dense urban environment of West New York. It is a highly practical connection that prioritizes efficiency over leisure, making it an ideal choice if you need to reach your destination quickly.
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
41.3 miles from Lacey, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a fast-paced, highway-focused experience, as 83% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, with a brief transition onto Dover Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 47.7 miles along the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent driving rhythm for nearly an hour. While the route feels like a standard interstate commute, the transition from open lanes to the more congested areas approaching West New York requires you to stay alert behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near CR 618 / Dover Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 82.6 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 1.9 miles (CR 618 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 9): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
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~5m in
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CR 618 / Dover Road
Turn right onto CR 618 / Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 9
Take the ramp onto US 9 toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewoo...
8
57.2 mi into trip
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~1h 14m 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
58.3 mi into trip
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~1h 17m 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
7
79 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m 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 Along This Route
Between Lacey, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, New York, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
Gsp Toll North
8.8 mi in
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~16m
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via US 9
New York
8.8 mi in
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~16m
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via US 9
Njtp: New York City
57.2 mi in
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~1h 14m
Trenton
57.2 mi in
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~1h 14m
Njtp North: New York City
58.2 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 47.7 mi | 57m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 14 mi | 17m |
| Dover Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Lacey Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 47.7 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacey, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on this road
0.6 mi
·
3 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 614
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lacey Road
3
Turn right onto CR 618
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left / none lanes.
4
Continue on CR 530
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dover Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 9
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
6
Merge onto GSP; US 9
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
8
Continue on GSP
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
14
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 495
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
20
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
21
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the none lane.
22
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
24
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
25
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, be mindful that traffic patterns on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike can fluctuate significantly, so check real-time conditions before heading out. Because there are zero planned stops in this data, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Lacey to keep your $14 estimate accurate. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by keeping a steady pace, but don't hesitate to pull over if you need a break during the 82.6-mile trek. Always keep an eye on your GPS when navigating the switch between the Turnpike and local roads to ensure a smooth arrival.
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 41.3 miles from Lacey, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.7 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 55m 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 32m
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 Lacey, 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 Lacey, NJ
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lacey, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 47.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Lacey, NJ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Lacey, 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
$13.67 one way
$27.34 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.69
Garden State Parkway
(47.7 mi)
$2.86
New Jersey Turnpike
(20.2 mi)
$2.83
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
$14
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Evening in West New York on Sunday
Local time
8:25 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 52m 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 Lacey, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Dover Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 miles from Lacey, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.67 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 16 significant decision points across 82.6 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 1.9 miles (CR 618 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 9): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lacey, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, New York, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
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