Origin
West New York, NJ
Afternoon in West New York on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Asbury Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West New York, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 22 mi | 25m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 20.4 mi | 26m |
| NJ 18 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Exit to GSP and US Route 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| CR 16 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Asbury Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 22 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Asbury 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
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
51st Street
4
Turn sharp left onto CR 501
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
7
Continue on this road
374 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 495 West
8
Merge onto NJ 495
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
10
Merge onto I 95
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
15 mi
·
18 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto Exit 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto GSP
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 38
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Wayside Road
21
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East
22
Merge onto NJ 18
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NJ 66 East: Asbury Park
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto NJ 66; CR 16
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
25
Turn straight onto NJ 35
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
26
Continue on CR 16
326 ft
·
5 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
27
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 16
28
Arrive at destination
CR 16
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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.
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
25 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
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 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Bran...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.28 one way
$18.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.17 | $20.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.16
New Jersey Turnpike
(20.4 mi)
$2.85
Garden State Parkway
(22 mi)
$1.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$4
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Asbury Park, NJ
Afternoon in Asbury Park on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
21 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
1h 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
56 mi in 1h 16m, mostly highway — 22 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Asbury Park, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy, Long Branch and Tinton Falls.
Gsp
23.7 mi in
|
~34m
|
via Exit 11
Woodbridge
23.7 mi in
|
~34m
|
via Exit 11
Gsp South
25 mi in
|
~36m
Perth Amboy
25 mi in
|
~36m
Long Branch
47.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Tinton Falls
47.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.16 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Asbury Park, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 8.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Asbury Park, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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