Origin
South River, NJ
Evening in South River on Friday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South River, NJ to West New York, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
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 River, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 35.9-mile drive from South River to West New York, New Jersey, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 51 minutes. With 87% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike and its Eastern Spur, with a brief stint on State Route 18. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stops. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option for a quick transit between these Northeast New Jersey locations. You'll experience a typical urban and suburban highway environment throughout.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 87% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll navigate stretches of the New Jersey Turnpike, including its Eastern Spur, which offers the longest uninterrupted segment at 22.1 miles. This profile suggests a fast-paced drive primarily focused on covering ground efficiently. While State Route 18 offers a slight variation, the overall character remains that of a functional, highway-centric transit, designed for direct travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. Prepare for consistent traffic flow typical of a busy corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
9
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South River, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
3 mi in
|
~4m
Njtp North: New York City
3.3 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 22.1 mi | 27m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| State Route 18 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 22.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South River, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on CR 535
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 606
363 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
3
Continue on CR 606
451 ft
·
12 sec
·
Milltown Road
4
Take the ramp onto CR 606
291 ft
·
12 sec
·
CR 606
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Merge onto NJ 18
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 18
7
Take the exit
487 ft
·
20 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 495
15
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
17
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
18
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
19
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
20
At end of 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 destination
60th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from South River, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from South River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West New York, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West New York, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.95 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.97
New Jersey Turnpike
(28.3 mi)
$3.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$4
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
5:35 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
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
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 River, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 35.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, State Route 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from South River, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.78 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between South River, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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