Origin
Maplewood, NJ
Afternoon in Maplewood on Thursday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maplewood, NJ to West New York, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maplewood, NJ
Thomas Parker
West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maplewood, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 17.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oakland Road, Prospect Street, Elmwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 32m drive with frequent turns across 17.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oakland 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 Maplewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 32m 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 Maplewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Road | — | — |
| Prospect Street | — | — |
| Elmwood Avenue | — | — |
| Sanford Avenue | — | — |
| Springfield Avenue | — | — |
| Lyons Avenue | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oakland Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on Dunnell Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dunnell Road
2
Turn right onto Oakland Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
Prospect Street
4
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
6
Turn right onto Sanford Avenue
512 ft
·
18 sec
·
Sanford Avenue
7
Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
8
Turn right onto Lyons Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyons Avenue
9
Take the ramp left toward I 78 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78 East
10
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 1-9 North
13
Merge slight left
5.5 mi
·
8 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
15
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
16
Turn right onto 51st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
17
Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
18
Turn right onto 52nd Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
52nd Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
20
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$16
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
West New York, NJ
Afternoon in West New York on Thursday
Local time
3:00 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
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
32m 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 Maplewood, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 17.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oakland Road, Prospect Street, Elmwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Maplewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.97 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 Maplewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 32m 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 Maplewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maplewood, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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