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Trip from West New York, NJ to Denville, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

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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township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Denville, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from West New York, NJ to Denville, NJ covers 29.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bergenline Avenue, 51st Street, John F for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 29.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bergenline Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from West New York, NJ to Denville, NJ is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West New York, NJ to Denville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bergenline Avenue
51st Street
John F
NJ 495 West
NJ 3 West
Bloomfield Avenue
Broadway Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bergenline Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 60th Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · 60th Street
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
3

Turn right onto 51st Street

0.1 mi · 39 sec · 51st Street
4

Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
5

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 26 sec
6

Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

0.2 mi · 22 sec · NJ 495 West, NJTP West
7

Continue on NJ 495 West

374 ft · 11 sec · NJ 495 West
8

Merge slight left

0.2 mi · 19 sec
9

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

0.3 mi · 30 sec · NJ 3 West: Secaucus
10

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

453 ft · 7 sec · NJ 3 West: Clifton
11

Merge slight left

10 mi · 12 min
12

Merge slight right

17 mi · 20 min
13

Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
14

Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue
15

Arrive at your 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 19m into the drive.

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 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.9 miles or 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denville, 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 39m.

At 29.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

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 · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Rockaway, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

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 Denville, NJ

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Denville, 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

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West New York, NJ

Late night in West New York on Thursday

Local time

1:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Denville, NJ

Late night in Denville on Thursday

Local time

1:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

5 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

39m 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 Denville, NJ covers 29.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bergenline Avenue, 51st Street, John F. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from West New York, NJ to Denville, NJ is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West New York, NJ to Denville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West New York, NJ to Denville, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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