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Trip from Roselle Park, NJ to West New York, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

32m

Distance

18.7 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
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.

borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Roselle Park, 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 Roselle Park, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 18.7 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 Chestnut Street, Westfield Avenue East, Chilton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.7 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 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Street 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 Roselle Park, 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 Roselle Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chestnut Street
Westfield Avenue East
Chilton Street
West Grand Street
Broad Street
East Grand Street
Spring Street
Pulaski Skyway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Chestnut Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

92 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Chestnut Street
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Westfield Avenue East

2.1 mi · 4 min · Westfield Avenue East
4

Turn right onto Chilton Street

525 ft · 21 sec · Chilton Street
5

Turn left onto West Grand Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Grand Street
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

115 ft · 11 sec · Broad Street
7

Turn left onto East Grand Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Grand Street
8

Turn left onto Spring Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
9

Keep slight left

5.8 mi · 8 min
10

Merge slight right onto Pulaski Skyway

3.2 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
11

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
12

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tonnelle Avenue
13

Turn right onto 51st Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 51st Street
14

Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.1 mi · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15

Turn right onto 52nd Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · 52nd Street
16

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

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
17

Turn right onto 60th Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 60th Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.10 one way

$6.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.40 $6.79
premium $4.93 $3.63 $7.25
diesel $5.61 $4.13 $8.26

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: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75
EV Truck/SUV 7.5 0 $2.62 $1.20

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Roselle Park, NJ

Evening in Roselle Park on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West New York, NJ

Evening in West New York on Thursday

Local time

5:09 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

14 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 Roselle Park, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 18.7 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Street, Westfield Avenue East, Chilton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Roselle Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.10 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 Roselle Park, 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 Roselle Park, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roselle Park, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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