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Trip from West New York, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

30m

Distance

21.8 mi

35 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West New York, NJ

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West Caldwell, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from West New York, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ covers 21.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 3, US 46, Passaic Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on NJ 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

10.9 miles from West New York, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 30m highway drive covering 21.8 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 3 and US 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on NJ 3.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 21.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
8
2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
7
17.8 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park
7
17.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 West Caldwell, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp West, Cr 613: The Caldwells and Lincoln Park.

Njtp West

1.7 mi in | ~4m

Cr 613: The Caldwells

17.8 mi in | ~24m

Lincoln Park

17.8 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 3 10.2 mi 12m
US 46 5 mi 5m
Passaic Avenue 3.9 mi 6m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Bergenline Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
NJ 495 0.2 mi <1m
51st Street 0.1 mi <1m
60th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 3 — 10.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and West Caldwell, 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

0.2 mi · 18 sec · NJ 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto NJ 3

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto US 46

5.0 mi · 5 min · US 46
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

130 ft · 11 sec
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto CR 613

226 ft · 3 sec · Two Bridges Road
16

Continue on CR 613

3.9 mi · 6 min · Passaic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

CR 613

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.9 miles from West New York, NJ, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21.8 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.9 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Caldwell, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West New York, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West New York, NJ

This is one driving day of about 21.8 miles and 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West New York, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NJ 3 for about 10.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.9 mi from West New York, NJ · 16m into the drive

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

11 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Caldwell, NJ

The final approach into West Caldwell, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Caldwell, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 15.1
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $10 near mile 21.8
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 21.8
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 1.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.61 one way

$7.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.96 $7.92
premium $4.93 $4.23 $8.46
diesel $5.61 $4.81 $9.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.29 $1.05
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.91 $0.87
EV Truck/SUV 8.7 0 $3.05 $1.40

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

West New York, NJ

Evening in West New York on Tuesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Caldwell, NJ

Evening in West Caldwell on Tuesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

30m 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 West Caldwell, NJ covers 21.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 3, US 46, Passaic Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $3.61 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 21.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West New York, NJ and West Caldwell, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp West, Cr 613: The Caldwells and Lincoln Park.

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