Origin
West New York, NJ
Afternoon in West New York on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Little Ferry, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West New York, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ covers 7.6 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 46, Boulevard East, Broad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 7.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward US 46 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 46 West
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 503 / Liberty Street
Turn left onto CR 503 / Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Charles Street
Turn left onto Charles Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Boulevard East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodcliff Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Little Ferry, NJ.
1
Start on 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street
2
Turn left onto Boulevard East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Boulevard East
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Woodcliff Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Woodcliff Avenue
4
Continue on CR 48
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto NJ 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 46 West
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 46
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 503
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 40
327 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto Charles Street
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charles Street
12
Arrive at destination
Charles Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.47 | $2.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Little Ferry, NJ
Afternoon in Little Ferry on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
23 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
14m 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 Little Ferry, NJ covers 7.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, Boulevard East, Broad Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 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 $1.26 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 7.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West New York, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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