Trip from West New York, NJ to Mantua, NJ

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

99.5 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 0m ★

6 AM

2h 9m

8 AM

2h 28m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 4m

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

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West New York, NJ

Dajana Blakcori

Mantua, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

Traveling from West New York to Mantua is a straightforward 99.5-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. Because this route is entirely contained within New Jersey, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $16 for fuel, making it a very economical trip for a weekend getaway or a quick visit. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors, specifically the New Jersey Turnpike, Mantua Pike, and Broadway. Since the drive is focused on efficiency rather than sightseeing, it is an ideal choice if you prioritize speed and direct access over leisurely backroads.

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

49.8 miles from West New York, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your travel taking place on high-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm early on, as the route features a lengthy 85.9-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a utilitarian experience that prioritizes getting you from the Northeast region to your destination as quickly as possible. While the initial portion of your journey is dominated by the Turnpike’s wide lanes, the character of the road shifts slightly as you transition onto Mantua Pike and Broadway for the final leg. It is a predictable, steady drive that requires your full focus rather than offering a scenic, winding escape.

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

There are about 30 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 85.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Mantua Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 99.5 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 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 South: Newark

63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

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

Use the none lane. Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

89.6 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

Towns Along This Route

Between West New York, NJ and Mantua, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Philadelphia.

Njtp South: Camden

63.9 mi in | ~1h 20m | via NJTP

Wilmington

63.9 mi in | ~1h 20m | via NJTP

Philadelphia

89.6 mi in | ~1h 50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	85.9 mi	1h 41m
Mantua Pike	2.7 mi	4m
Broadway	1.7 mi	2m
West Kings Highway	1.6 mi	2m
Black Horse Pike	1.4 mi	2m
North Broad Street	1.3 mi	3m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m
NJ 495	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 85.9 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.1 mi · 38 sec · 51st Street

Turn sharp left onto CR 501

0.9 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

Continue on this road

374 ft · 11 sec · this road

Toward NJ 495 West

Merge onto NJ 495

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 495

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Newark Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

25 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 168

1.4 mi · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 551 Spur

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Kings Highway

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 130; CR 551 Spur

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Crescent Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto NJ 47; CR 551

390 ft · 8 sec · South Hannevig Avenue

Continue on NJ 47; CR 551

501 ft · 10 sec · South Hannevig Avenue

Continue on NJ 47; CR 551

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Crown Point Road

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 551

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Continue on CR 551

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Broadway

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 551

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Broadway

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Washington Avenue

Turn right onto Edith Avenue

236 ft · 9 sec · Edith Avenue

Turn left onto NJ 45; CR 551

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 45

2.7 mi · 4 min · Mantua Pike

Turn slight right

281 ft · 12 sec

Turn left

243 ft · 17 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 99.5-mile trip, consider timing your departure to avoid peak commuter traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, which can significantly impact your 2-hour and 9-minute travel estimate. Since the drive is short, you likely won't need to plan formal stops, but keeping your fuel budget of $16 in mind helps you stay prepared for any fluctuations in gas prices along the way. Because you are spending nearly 86 miles on the Turnpike, ensure you have your toll payment method ready before you hit the road to keep your transit seamless. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of required stops gives you total control over your arrival time. If you find yourself needing a break, look for service areas along the Turnpike early to avoid missing your exit.

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 49.8 miles from West New York, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.9 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.8 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mantua, 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 99.5 miles and 2h 9m.

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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 85.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.8 mi from West New York, NJ · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.9 miles.

Arriving in Mantua, NJ

The final approach into Mantua, 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 Mantua, 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

$16.46 one way

$32.93 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$18.02	$36.03
premium	$4.92	$19.28	$38.56
diesel	$5.64	$22.11	$44.21

Estimated Tolls: $12.03

New Jersey Turnpike (85.9 mi) $12.03

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

$16

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.8	$10.45	$4.78
Efficient EV	24.9	$8.71	$3.98
EV Truck/SUV	39.8	$13.93	$6.37

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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

Late night in West New York on Monday

Local time

12:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mantua, NJ

Late night in Mantua on Monday

Local time

12:06 AM

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

2h 9m 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 Mantua, NJ covers 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Mantua Pike, Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.8 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 $16.46 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 Mantua, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Philadelphia.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Mantua, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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