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Trip from Ocean Acres, NJ to West New York, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

89.3 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m

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

Downtown Ocean Acres, NJ, NJ

Ocean Acres, NJ

Aisling Kerr

town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

West New York, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ocean Acres, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Nautilus Drive, West Bay Avenue, GSP Toll North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.80 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.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 89.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 89.3 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.
Nautilus Drive 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Nautilus Drive
West Bay Avenue
GSP Toll North
Garden State Parkway
I 95
I 95 North
New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Nautilus Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres, NJ and West New York, NJ.

1

Start on Buccaneer Lane

331 ft · 17 sec · Buccaneer Lane
2

Turn right onto Nautilus Drive

1.8 mi · 4 min · Nautilus Drive
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bay Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Bay Avenue
4

Turn left onto GSP Toll North

0.2 mi · 31 sec · GSP Toll North
5

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

36 mi · 41 min · Garden State Parkway
6

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 31 sec
7

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
9

Keep slight right

0.1 mi · 16 sec
10

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 1 min
11

Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

0.1 mi · 16 sec · I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14 mi · 17 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 44.6 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ, or about 58m 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 20 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 58m 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 39m

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 Ocean Acres, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ocean Acres, NJ

This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ocean Acres, 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 44.6 mi from Ocean Acres, NJ · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

45 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

Brick, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Ocean Acres, 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

$14.80 one way

$29.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.21 $32.43
premium $4.93 $17.32 $34.64
diesel $5.61 $19.72 $39.43

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00
Garden State Parkway $0.00
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: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.38 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
EV Truck/SUV 35.7 0 $12.50 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Ocean Acres, NJ

Night in Ocean Acres on Friday

Local time

9:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West New York, NJ

Night in West New York on Friday

Local time

9:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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 57m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Nautilus Drive, West Bay Avenue, GSP Toll North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.80 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Ocean Acres, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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