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Trip from Mount Olive, NJ to West New York, NJ

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

47.8 mi

77 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

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township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Christopher Columbus Highway, NJ 3, US 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.92 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

23.9 miles from Mount Olive, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Mount Olive, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 46.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 47.8 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 1.6 miles (US 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 80; US 206 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 46

Turn right onto US 46

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 80; US 206 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge onto I 80; US 206 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.6 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

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 53 Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunn...
7
45.2 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Bou...
7
45.8 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Kennedy Boulevard

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mount Olive, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Denville and Clifton.

Denville

3.4 mi in | ~7m

Clifton

30.6 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Christopher Columbus Highway 26.7 mi 30m
NJ 3 10.5 mi 11m
US 46 5.5 mi 7m
Mount Olive Road 1.6 mi 4m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
Bergenline Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
NJ 495 0.3 mi <1m
30th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Christopher Columbus Highway — 26.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive, NJ and West New York, NJ.

1

Start on Mount Olive Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Road
2

Continue on CR 667

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Mount Olive Road
3

Turn right onto US 46

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 46
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on US 46

500 ft · 9 sec · US 46
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 80 East: New York City, Denville
6

Merge onto I 80; US 206

27 mi · 30 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 53 Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto US 46

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 46
9

Continue on US 46

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn slight left onto NJ 3

11 mi · 11 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Merge onto NJ 495

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 495
13

Take the exit

263 ft · 6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on 30th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 30th Street
15

Turn left onto CR 501

296 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
16

Continue on CR 501

0.9 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
17

Turn right onto 49th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 49th Street
18

At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
19

Turn right onto 60th Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 60th Street
20

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 23.9 miles from Mount Olive, NJ, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 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 47.8 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23.9 miles or 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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 Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive, NJ

This is one driving day of about 47.8 miles and 1h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Olive, 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 Christopher Columbus Highway for about 26.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.9 mi from Mount Olive, NJ · 30m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

24 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Mount Olive, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 32.9
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $10 near mile 36.2
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 18.1
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 46.1
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour $10 near mile 3.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.92 one way

$15.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.68 $17.36
premium $4.93 $9.27 $18.54
diesel $5.61 $10.55 $21.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Rockaway Town Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Rockaway, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dunkin' Donuts - Tesla Supercharger

Rockaway, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Parsippany, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Boonton ACME Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Boonton, NJ

Tesla

10 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Denville, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Mountain Lakes, NJ Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - US-46

Mountain Lakes, NJ

IONNA

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Pine Brook, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Lener Denville Square (Denville, NJ)

Denville, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 Blink Network: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1 IONNA: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $5.02 $2.29
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.18 $1.91
EV Truck/SUV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Mount Olive, NJ

Evening in Mount Olive on Tuesday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West New York, NJ

Evening in West New York on Tuesday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Ramapo, NY

24 mi in

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 1m 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 Mount Olive, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, NJ 3, US 46. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Mount Olive, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.92 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 13 significant decision points across 47.8 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 1.6 miles (US 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 80; US 206 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mount Olive, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Denville and Clifton.

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