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Trip from Tenafly, NJ to West New York, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

19m

Distance

12 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

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

borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, suburb of NYC

Tenafly, 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 Tenafly, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 12 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Clinton Avenue, Sylvan Avenue, Sherwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.99 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

6 miles from Tenafly, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 12 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Clinton Avenue 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 Tenafly, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 19m 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 Tenafly, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Clinton Avenue
Sylvan Avenue
Sherwood Avenue
Hudson Terrace
Main Street
River Road
60th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Clinton Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · County Road
2

Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue

125 ft · 3 sec · East Clinton Avenue
3

Continue on East Clinton Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Sylvan Avenue
5

Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue

430 ft · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue
6

Turn right onto Hudson Terrace

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace
7

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on River Road

4.6 mi · 7 min · River Road
9

Turn right

0.6 mi · 54 sec
10

Continue on 60th Street

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 60th Street
11

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 6 miles from Tenafly, NJ, or about 9m 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 12 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6 miles or 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Tenafly, NJ.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tenafly, NJ

This is one driving day of about 12 miles and 19m.

At 12 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6 mi from Tenafly, NJ · 9m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6 miles from Tenafly, 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

$1.99 one way

$3.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.18 $4.36
premium $4.93 $2.33 $4.65
diesel $5.61 $2.65 $5.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Tenafly, NJ

Late night in Tenafly on Thursday

Local time

12:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West New York, NJ

Late night in West New York on Thursday

Local time

12:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

19m 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 Tenafly, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 12 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Clinton Avenue, Sylvan Avenue, Sherwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Tenafly, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 Tenafly, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 19m 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 Tenafly, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tenafly, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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