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Trip from West New York, NJ to Eatontown, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

50.7 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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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borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Eatontown, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from West New York, NJ to Eatontown, NJ covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 $8.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 50.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from West New York, NJ to Eatontown, NJ is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Eatontown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bergenline Avenue
51st Street
John F
NJ 495 West
I 95 South
New Jersey Turnpike
US 9
GSP Southbound entrance

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 Eatontown, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Newark
10

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

15 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

1.4 mi · 2 min · GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
13

Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

0.3 mi · 33 sec · GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
14

Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

0.5 mi · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
15

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
16

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
17

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

8.0 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway
18

Take the exit slight left toward Express Roadway

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Express Roadway
19

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
20

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch

0.8 mi · 2 min · NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
21

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 1 min
22

Turn left onto Wyckoff Road

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Wyckoff Road
23

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.4 mi from West New York, NJ · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

25 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eatontown, NJ

The final approach into Eatontown, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.41 one way

$16.81 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.21 $18.41
premium $4.93 $9.83 $19.67
diesel $5.61 $11.19 $22.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
EV Truck/SUV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

West New York, NJ

Afternoon in West New York on Thursday

Local time

3:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eatontown, NJ

Afternoon in Eatontown on Thursday

Local time

3:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

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

1h 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 Eatontown, NJ covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 25.4 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 $8.41 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 Eatontown, NJ is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Eatontown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West New York, NJ to Eatontown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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