Origin
South Plainfield, NJ
Evening in South Plainfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
51m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 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
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Plainfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 30.4 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Front Street, Maple Avenue, Maple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.04 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
15.2 miles from South Plainfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 30.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Front 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from South Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 51m 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 South Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Raritan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Inman Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Feather Bed Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raritan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Front Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Plainfield, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on South Plainfield Avenue
121 ft
·
13 sec
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South Plainfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Front Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Maple Avenue
4
Continue on Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Maple Street
5
Continue on Old Raritan Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Old Raritan Road
6
Turn right onto Inman Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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Inman Avenue
7
Turn left onto Feather Bed Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Feather Bed Lane
8
Continue on Oak Ridge Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Oak Ridge Road
9
Continue on Raritan Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Raritan Road
10
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Central Avenue
11
Take the ramp left toward GSP North
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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GSP North
12
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
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Garden State Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
15
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2.5 mi
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2 min
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Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
17
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
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Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
0.3 mi
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21 sec
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NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
19
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
21
Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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US 1-9 North
22
Merge slight left
5.5 mi
·
8 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
24
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
25
Turn right onto 51st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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51st Street
26
Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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John F. Kennedy Boulevard
27
Turn right onto 52nd Street
0.2 mi
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52 sec
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52nd Street
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Bergenline Avenue
29
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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60th Street
30
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 15.2 miles from South Plainfield, NJ, or about 25m 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 30.4 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.2 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
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 South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 30.4 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Plainfield, 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 15.2 mi from South Plainfield, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from South Plainfield, 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
$5.04 one way
$10.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$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
$5
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
West New York, NJ
Evening in West New York on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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 South Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 30.4 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Front Street, Maple Avenue, Maple Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from South Plainfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.04 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 South Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 51m 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 South Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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