Trip from West New York, NJ to Madison, NJ

Drive Time

41m

Distance

26.2 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 48m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 48m

8 PM

0h 39m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

West New York, NJ

Dajana Blakcori

Madison, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from West New York to Madison, New Jersey, expect a quick 26.2-mile journey that typically takes about 41 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Tonnelle Avenue, and the Pulaski Skyway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of around $4, this route is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that favors speed and connectivity over scenic detours, making it ideal for those who simply need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary fuss.

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

13.1 miles from West New York, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 26.2-mile trek is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 65% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of urban navigation and faster traffic flow, including an 8.7-mile stretch on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Expect the drive to shift in character as you transition from the dense roads of West New York onto the higher-speed highway sections. While the route is functional rather than leisurely, the variety of road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You can anticipate a steady, predictable pace for the majority of the 41-minute duration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 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 Tonnelle Avenue. 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

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 26.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | 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...

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

19.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

22.8 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward NJ 124 West: River Road, Summit, Chatham

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 7B-A Toward NJ 124 West: River Road, Summit, Chatham

23 mi into trip | ~33m in | NJ 124

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124 toward NJ 24 West, NJ 124 West: Chatham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward NJ 24 West, NJ 124 West: Chatham

Towns Along This Route

Between West New York, NJ and Madison, 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 | ~8m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

4.9 mi in | ~8m | via US 1; US 9

Port Newark

8.5 mi in | ~14m | via US 1; US 9

Newark Airport North Area

10.6 mi in | ~17m

Air Cargo

10.6 mi in | ~17m

Njtp: Economy Parking

10.9 mi in | ~18m

Morristown

19.7 mi in | ~28m

Summit

22.8 mi in | ~32m

Chatham

22.8 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway	8.7 mi	10m
Tonnelle Avenue	3.8 mi	5m
Pulaski Skyway	3.3 mi	5m
NJ 124	3.2 mi	8m
NJ 24	2.8 mi	3m
US 1	2.3 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 Madison, NJ.

Start on 60th Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · 60th Street

At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

Turn right onto 51st Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 51st Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

3.7 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the none lane.

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

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.

Merge onto US 1; US 9

3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

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.

Take the exit

344 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Frontage Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Frontage Road

77 ft · 3 sec · Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking

Merge onto I 78

8.7 mi · 10 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 24

2.8 mi · 3 min · NJ 24

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 7B-A Toward NJ 124 West: River Road, Summit, Chatham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124

416 ft · 10 sec · NJ 124

Toward NJ 24 West, NJ 124 West: Chatham Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 124

3.1 mi · 7 min · NJ 124

Exit 7A Toward NJ 124 West: Chatham Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

NJ 124

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 41-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Keep in mind that with no planned stops required, you can easily complete the entire 26.2 miles in one sitting. Since the route relies heavily on major expressways and the Pulaski Skyway, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you maintain that estimated travel time. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should be sufficient for the round trip, though it is always wise to fill up before leaving to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for changing traffic patterns as you merge between the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and local connectors.

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 13.1 miles from West New York, NJ, or about 20m 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 26.2 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.1 miles or 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving West New York, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 West New York, NJ

This is one driving day of about 26.2 miles and 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West New York, 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.

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 13.1 mi from West New York, NJ · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

13 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Madison, NJ

The final approach into Madison, 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 Madison, 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

$4.34 one way

$8.67 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$4.74	$9.49
premium	$4.92	$5.08	$10.15
diesel	$5.64	$5.82	$11.64

Estimated Tolls: $0.23

Pulaski Skyway (3.3 mi) $0.23

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.9	$2.75	$1.26
Efficient EV	6.6	$2.29	$1.05
EV Truck/SUV	10.5	$3.67	$1.68

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

West New York, NJ

Evening in West New York on Sunday

Local time

8:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, NJ

Evening in Madison on Sunday

Local time

8:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

41m 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 Madison, NJ covers 26.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Tonnelle Avenue, Pulaski Skyway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.1 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 $4.34 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.

Between West New York, NJ and Madison, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo and Njtp: Economy Parking - among others.