How far is Atlantic City, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Atlantic City, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.48 mi
02h 38m
Flight
100.72 mi
162.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Atlantic City.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.72 mi
Kilometers
162.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.48 mi
Kilometers
201.94 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Sat, Apr 11, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Atlantic City
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic City
2026-04-11T05:42
Arrive West New York
Sat, Apr 11, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brick
NJ

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

From Atlantic City
62.8 mi
01h 19m
To West New York
62.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic City and West New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City and West New York.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue

    1030 ft · 21 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Atlantic City Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic City and West New York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
91.6 mi · 73%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 11%
Atlantic City Expressway
6.74 mi · 5%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 5%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 1%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brick
01h 19m from Atlantic City
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Atlantic City and Sunny near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlantic City to West New York?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Atlantic City and 62.7 miles from West New York.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlantic City and Sunny near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Brick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brick.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

55 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

59 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic City and West New York. Straight-line distance: 100.72 mi (162.09 km).

Atlantic City

#1 Atlantic City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population37,743
Coordinates39.3641500, -74.4230600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
West New York

#2 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlantic City (-74.42306, 39.36415)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.95 $21.95 $43.89
Diesel $5.98 $26.49 $52.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic City and West New York. The current time is 05:42:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.