Origin
West New York, NJ
Late night in West New York on Thursday
Local time
2:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Florham Park, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West New York, NJ
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Florham Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West New York, NJ to Florham Park, NJ covers 29.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, NJ 24, Tonnelle Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 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
14.9 miles from West New York, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 29.8 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.7 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near US 1; US 9.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.5 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port...
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B-A
Toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
9
27.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 510 East: Florham Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward CR 510 East: Florham Park
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 510 East: Florham Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CR 510 East: Florham Park
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West New York, NJ and Florham Park, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo and Njtp: Economy Parking - among others.
Jersey City
4.9 mi in
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~8m
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via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
4.9 mi in
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~8m
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via US 1; US 9
Port Newark
8.5 mi in
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~14m
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via US 1; US 9
Newark Airport North Area
10.6 mi in
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~17m
Air Cargo
10.6 mi in
|
~17m
Njtp: Economy Parking
10.9 mi in
|
~18m
Morristown
19.7 mi in
|
~28m
Cr 510: Florham Park
27.4 mi in
|
~37m
Cr 510 East: Florham Park
27.7 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| NJ 24 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 51st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Florham Park, NJ.
1
Start on 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
60th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
3
Turn right onto 51st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
6
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 1; US 9
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
344 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Frontage Road
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frontage Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
13
Merge onto I 78
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
15
Continue on NJ 24
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2B-A
Toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 2B
Toward CR 510 East: Florham Park
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward CR 510 East: Florham Park
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto CR 510
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Turnpike
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 609
239 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hanover Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left
231 ft
·
22 sec
22
Turn left
51 ft
·
8 sec
23
Turn left
104 ft
·
7 sec
24
Arrive at 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 14.9 miles from West New York, NJ, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 miles.
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 29.8 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.9 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florham Park, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving West New York, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West New York, NJ
This is one driving day of about 29.8 miles and 42m.
At 29.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for about 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.9 mi from West New York, NJ · 23m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florham Park, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Florham Park, 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
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Pulaski Skyway
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Columbia Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
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
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Florham Park, NJ
Late night in Florham Park on Thursday
Local time
2:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
42m 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 West New York, NJ to Florham Park, NJ covers 29.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, NJ 24, Tonnelle Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from West New York, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 21 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West New York, NJ and Florham Park, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo and Njtp: Economy Parking - among others.
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