Origin
South Orange, NJ
Afternoon in South Orange on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Orange, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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The drive from South Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 17.1 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 Essex Freeway, Tonnelle Avenue, South Orange Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Essex Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South Orange Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Newark-Jersey City Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| New Wittpenn Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| Garden State Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 51st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 1-9 Truck | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Orange, NJ and West New York, NJ.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
Turn right onto Oraton Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto 14th Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 280
Take the exit
Merge onto CR 508
Continue on NJ 7
Continue on US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Turn right onto 51st Street
Turn sharp left onto CR 501
Turn right onto 52nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Turn right onto 60th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto 14th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 280 East: Newark, Harrison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in South Orange on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in West New York on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
17.1 mi in 32m — 41% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Essex Freeway.
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 0.1 miles in near CR 510 / South Orange Avenue.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (14th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Orange, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 508: Newark, The Oranges, Orange, Newark and Harrison - among others.
Gsp Toll North
Cr 508: Newark
The Oranges
Orange
Newark
Harrison
Cr 508 East: Jersey City
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.1 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 (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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