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Trip from West New York, NJ to Teaneck, NJ

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Drive Time

18m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

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

town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

West New York, NJ

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Downtown Teaneck, NJ, NJ

Teaneck, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from West New York, NJ to Teaneck, NJ covers 10.7 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on River Road, NJ 4, Hillside Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.77 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

5.3 miles from West New York, NJ

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

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Drive Character

The drive from West New York, NJ to Teaneck, NJ covers 10.7 miles and takes about 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Bruce Reynolds Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Center Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 505 / River Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 505 / River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

Turn left onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | Center Avenue

Turn right onto Center Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
6.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | Bridge Plaza North

Turn left onto Bridge Plaza North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | West Laurelton Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto West Laurelton Parkway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
River Road 4.6 mi 7m
NJ 4 3.8 mi 5m
Hillside Road 0.6 mi <1m
Bruce Reynolds Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
60th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Bridge Plaza North 0.2 mi <1m
Hudson Terrace 0.2 mi <1m
Belle Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: River Road — 4.6 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 60th Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · 60th Street
2

Continue on CR 505

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Hillside Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto CR 505

4.6 mi · 7 min · River Road
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on CR 505

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Main Street
5

Continue on CR 505

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Hudson Terrace
6

Turn left onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto Center Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Center Avenue
Use the right lane.
8

Turn left onto Bridge Plaza North

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Bridge Plaza North
Use the left lane.
9

Turn slight left onto NJ 4

3.8 mi · 5 min · NJ 4
Toward NJ 4 West Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Take the exit

98 ft · 2 sec
Toward Belle Avenue
11

Turn slight right onto Belle Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Belle Avenue
12

At end of road, turn left onto West Laurelton Parkway

321 ft · 20 sec · West Laurelton Parkway
13

Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

14 ft · 0 sec · Emerson Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Emerson Avenue

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 5.3 miles from West New York, NJ, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 10.7 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.3 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 15m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 10.7 miles and 18m.

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 River Road for about 4.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.3 mi from West New York, NJ · 9m into the drive

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

5 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

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Teaneck, NJ

The final approach into Teaneck, 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 Teaneck, 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

$1.77 one way

$3.55 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.94 $3.89
premium $4.93 $2.08 $4.15
diesel $5.61 $2.36 $4.72

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: 3.7 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 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68

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 data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

West New York, NJ

Late night in West New York on Wednesday

Local time

5:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 6 to 12 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Destination

Teaneck, NJ

Late night in Teaneck on Wednesday

Local time

5:19 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

6 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

18m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Teaneck, NJ covers 10.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, NJ 4, Hillside Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 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 $1.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Bruce Reynolds Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Center Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West New York, NJ to Teaneck, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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