How far is Avenel, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Avenel, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.59 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.17 mi
32.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.17 mi
Kilometers
32.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.59 mi
Kilometers
36.35 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Tue, Apr 14, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Avenel
Tue, Apr 14, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avenel
2026-04-14T20:26
Arrive West New York
Tue, Apr 14, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avenel
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Avenel
11.3 mi
00h 18m
To West New York
11.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenel Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Avenel Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Carlton Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Carlton Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Pulaski Skyway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    547 ft · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 52nd Street

    1033 ft · 52 sec · 52nd Street

  12. 12

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

    1947 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlton Street
8.4 mi · 37%
Pulaski Skyway
3.21 mi · 14%
US 1-9 North
2.78 mi · 12%
Tonnelle Avenue
1.23 mi · 5%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 3%
51st Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carlton Street

Keep slight left

5.85 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 18m from Avenel
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avenel and Partly 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 Avenel to West New York?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Avenel and 11.3 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avenel and Partly Sunny near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avenel and West New York. Straight-line distance: 20.17 mi (32.46 km).

Avenel

#1 Avenel

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population17,011
Coordinates40.5803800, -74.2851500
Altitude26
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: Avenel (-74.28515, 40.58038)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.68 $7.36
Premium $4.95 $3.96 $7.93
Diesel $5.98 $4.78 $9.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Avenel and West New York. The current time is 20:26:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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