Origin
West New York, NJ
Night in West New York on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to South River, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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South River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West New York, NJ to South River, NJ covers 36 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, State Route 18, John F. Kennedy Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 36 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and State Route 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and State Route 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bergenline Avenue.
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 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bergenline Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Bergenline Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Shore Points
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Shore Point...
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 South River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Shore Points along the way.
Shore Points
32.3 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 28.3 mi | 35m |
| State Route 18 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| CR 606 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 51st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 28.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and South River, 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
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
51st Street
4
Turn sharp left onto CR 501
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
7
Continue on this road
374 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 495 West
8
Merge onto NJ 495
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
10
Merge onto I 95
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
23 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Shore Points
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 18
15
Take the exit
498 ft
·
13 sec
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 606
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
CR 606
18
Turn left onto CR 535
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
CR 535
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from West New York, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South River, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into South River, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.96
New Jersey Turnpike
(28.3 mi)
$3.96
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$4
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
South River, NJ
Night in South River on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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
52m 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 South River, NJ covers 36 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, State Route 18, John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.97 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 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bergenline Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West New York, NJ to South River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Shore Points along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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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