Trip from Parsippany, NJ to West New York, NJ

Drive Time

37m

Distance

28.2 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

Downtown Parsippany, NJ, NJ

Parsippany, NJ

Garrison Gao

Downtown West New York, NJ, NJ

West New York, NJ

Dajana Blakcori

Trip Overview

The drive from Parsippany, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 28.2 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Parsippany Road, Littleton Road, Smith Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 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

14.1 miles from Parsippany, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parsippany 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Parsippany, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 37m 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 Parsippany, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Parsippany Road Unavailable Refreshing
Littleton Road Unavailable Refreshing
Smith Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 East Unavailable Refreshing
Interstate 80 East Unavailable Refreshing
Christopher Columbus Highway Unavailable Refreshing
US 46 East Unavailable Refreshing
NJ 495 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Parsippany Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on the route

203 ft · 16 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Parsippany Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Parsippany Road
3

Turn right onto Littleton Road

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Littleton Road
4

Turn right onto Smith Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Smith Road
5

Take the ramp left toward I 80 East

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 80 East
6

Continue on Interstate 80 East

1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 East
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Paterson, New York City

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
8

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

7.3 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
9

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

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
10

Merge slight right

2.1 mi · 2 min
11

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 1 min
12

Turn slight left

11 mi · 11 min
13

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

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
14

Merge slight right

0.3 mi · 24 sec
15

Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

262 ft · 6 sec · Kennedy Boulevard
16

Continue on 30th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 30th Street
17

Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

295 ft · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
18

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.9 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
19

Turn right onto 49th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 49th Street
20

At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
21

Turn right onto 60th Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 60th Street
22

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 14.1 miles from Parsippany, NJ, or about 18m 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 28.2 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.1 miles or 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

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 Parsippany, 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 Parsippany, NJ

This is one driving day of about 28.2 miles and 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parsippany, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.1 mi from Parsippany, NJ · 18m into the drive

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

14 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 28.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Parsippany, 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

$4.67 one way

$9.33 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $5.11 $10.21
premium $4.92 $5.46 $10.93
diesel $5.64 $6.27 $12.53

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.47 $1.13
EV Truck/SUV 11.3 0 $3.95 $1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Parsippany, NJ

Late night in Parsippany on Monday

Local time

12:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

37m 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 Parsippany, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 28.2 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parsippany Road, Littleton Road, Smith Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Parsippany, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.67 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.
The drive from Parsippany, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 37m 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 Parsippany, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parsippany, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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