Origin
West New York, NJ
Afternoon in West New York on Saturday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Hillsdale, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 19.1-mile drive from West New York, NJ, to Hillsdale, NJ, is a quick 30-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it’s an economical option for a short excursion within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more engaging, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; this is a straightforward point-to-point journey that can be completed with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderkamack Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| NJ 4 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Hillside Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bruce Reynolds Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hillsdale Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Plaza North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kinderkamack Road
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Hillsdale, 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
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 4
Toward NJ 4 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the exit
156 ft
·
4 sec
Toward River Edge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft
·
8 sec
Toward River Edge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Grand Avenue
432 ft
·
15 sec
·
Grand Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 51
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Kinderkamack Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 112
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hillsdale Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
CR 112
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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.
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.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward River Edge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward River Edge
8
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward River Edge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward River Edge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hillsdale, NJ
Afternoon in Hillsdale on Saturday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
22 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
30m 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?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 30-minute, 19.1-mile journey. Only 28% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll be navigating mostly local streets and roads like Kinderkamack Road, NJ 4, and River Road. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant turn is 6.7 miles on Kinderkamack Road. This profile suggests a route with frequent changes in direction and pace, offering a more interactive driving experience than a straight highway shot.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Kinderkamack Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 6.4 miles (Bridge Plaza North): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from West New York, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward River Edge along the way.
River Edge
12 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Kinderkamack Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Hillsdale, 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 0.9 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Bruce Reynolds Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (Bridge Plaza North): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsdale, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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