Origin
West New York, NJ
Late night in West New York on Saturday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Metuchen, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Metuchen, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West New York, NJ to Metuchen, NJ covers 28 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Tonnelle Avenue, Pulaski Skyway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from West New York, NJ to Metuchen, NJ covers 28 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near 51st Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (51st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
51st Street
Turn right onto 51st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
7
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port...
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty I...
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 Metuchen, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark and Main Terminals.
Jersey City
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1; US 9
Port Newark
8.5 mi in
|
~14m
|
via US 1; US 9
Main Terminals
11.4 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 12.8 mi | 20m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 EXPR | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Spring Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 51st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 12.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Metuchen, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
6
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 1; US 9
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 1; US 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Spring Street
12
Continue on US Route 1/9 Southbound
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Carlton Street
13
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Continue on US 1; US 9
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 1; US 9
15
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
19
Turn right onto CR 660
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grandview Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on CR 660
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
21
At end of road, turn right onto CR 531
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto NJ 27
209 ft
·
7 sec
·
Middlesex Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
NJ 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Pulaski Skyway
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
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.
Destination
Metuchen, NJ
Late night in Metuchen on Saturday
Local time
4:18 AM
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
45m 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 Metuchen, NJ covers 28 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Tonnelle Avenue, Pulaski Skyway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.64 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (51st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West New York, NJ and Metuchen, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark and Main Terminals.
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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