Origin
West New York, NJ
Evening in West New York on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Princeton Meadows, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West New York, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 $8.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 49.4 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Princeton Meadows, 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 | — | — |
| NJ 32 | — | — |
| CR 535 | — | — |
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 Princeton Meadows, 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
32 mi
·
38 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
13
Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
14
Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cranbury-South River Road
15
Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
16
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
17
Turn right onto Dey Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dey Road
18
Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Corner Road
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Plainsboro Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
20
Turn right onto Tamarron Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarron Drive
21
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
22
Turn right
285 ft
·
21 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from West New York, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Princeton Meadows, NJ
The final approach into Princeton Meadows, 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
$8.19 one way
$16.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Evening in Princeton Meadows on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
24 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
1h 10m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 24.7 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 $8.19 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West New York, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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