Origin
Mantua, NJ
Late night in Mantua on Monday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mantua, NJ to West New York, NJ
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
99.2 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mantua, NJ
Garrison Gao
West New York, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Trip Overview
Traveling from Mantua to West New York covers 99.2 miles of New Jersey, making this a straightforward drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. Because the trip is short and efficient, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. With an estimated fuel cost of just $16, the journey is quite budget-friendly for solo drivers or small groups. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the transit. This route is an ideal choice if you are looking for a practical, no-nonsense connection between South Jersey and the northern part of the state.
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
49.6 miles from Mantua, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 90% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment of 70.9 miles. The road feels strictly utilitarian, designed for efficiency rather than leisure or winding detours. Because the route relies so heavily on interstates, you can anticipate a consistent flow of traffic and a very predictable driving pace. Being behind the wheel here requires focus, as you transition between the primary turnpike lanes and the Eastern Spur to reach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 70.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 99.2 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 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
18 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
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NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
89.5 mi into trip
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~1h 52m in
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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
95.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 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 Mantua, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
17.5 mi in
|
~26m
Njtp North: New York
18 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 70.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 295 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Mantua Pike | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on this road
66 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NJ 45
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mantua Pike
3
Continue on NJ 45; CR 551
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
Edith Avenue
5
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
6
Continue on CR 551
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Broadway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
9
Merge onto I 295
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 295
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 73
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 495
Use the none lane.
19
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
21
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
22
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the none lane.
23
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
25
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
26
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Trip Plan
Given the duration of just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak commuting hours is always wise when navigating the New Jersey Turnpike. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the drive in one go, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches. Pack your own snacks to save time, as the highway-heavy nature of the route means you will spend most of your time at speed. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your E-ZPass ready, as the heavy reliance on the turnpike system involves multiple toll points that can interrupt your flow if you aren't prepared.
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 49.6 miles from Mantua, NJ, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 42m
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 Mantua, 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 Mantua, NJ
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mantua, 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 70.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Mantua, NJ · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 49.6 miles from Mantua, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.9 miles.
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
$16.41 one way
$32.83 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.96 | $35.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.80
New Jersey Turnpike
(77.2 mi)
$10.80
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
$16
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in West New York on Monday
Local time
12:06 AM
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
2h 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 Mantua, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, 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 49.6 miles from Mantua, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.41 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 19 significant decision points across 99.2 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 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mantua, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
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