Origin
West New York, NJ
Afternoon in West New York on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Tenafly, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Tenafly, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West New York, NJ to Tenafly, NJ covers 12 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hillside Road, River Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 19m drive with frequent turns across 12 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hillside Road 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 Tenafly, NJ is easy. At 19m 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 Tenafly, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Road | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hudson Terrace | — | — |
| Sherwood Avenue | — | — |
| Sylvan Avenue | — | — |
| East Clinton Avenue | — | — |
| County Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hillside Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Tenafly, NJ.
1
Start on 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street
2
Continue on Hillside Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hillside Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
River Road
4
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Hudson Terrace
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hudson Terrace
6
Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
430 ft
·
19 sec
·
Sherwood Avenue
7
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sylvan Avenue
8
Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Clinton Avenue
9
Turn right onto County Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
County Road
10
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Tenafly, NJ
Afternoon in Tenafly on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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 Tenafly, NJ covers 12 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hillside Road, River Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 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 $1.99 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 Tenafly, NJ is easy. At 19m 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 Tenafly, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West New York, NJ to Tenafly, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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