Origin
Westfield, NJ
Late night in Westfield on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westfield, NJ to West New York, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westfield, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westfield, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 22.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 22, US 1, Tonnelle Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on US 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 22.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 22 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on US 22.
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.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
175 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
264 ft
Total Descent
216 ft
Highest Point
175 ft
~22.9 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 613 / Mountain Avenue East.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 613 / Mountain Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 22): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (US 1; US 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 613 / Mountain Avenue East
Turn right onto CR 613 / Mountain Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 22
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 1; US 9
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
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 US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunne...
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| US 1 | 9 mi | 13m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue East | 1 mi | 2m |
| 51st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 52nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 10.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westfield, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on Maple Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
3
Turn left onto Raymond Street
365 ft
·
18 sec
·
Raymond Street
4
Turn right onto CR 613
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
294 ft
·
8 sec
6
Merge onto US 22
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on US 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
8
Continue on US 22
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 1; US 9
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto 51st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
13
Turn sharp left onto CR 501
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
14
Turn right onto 52nd Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
52nd Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
16
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
17
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
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.
Destination
West New York, NJ
Late night in West New York on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Sunny
SW 8 to 18 mph
9% chance
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
33 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
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Westfield, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 22.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, US 1, Tonnelle 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 11.5 miles from Westfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 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 11 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 613 / Mountain Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 22): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (US 1; US 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westfield, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 10 ft to 175 ft elevation with about 264 ft of total climbing.
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