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

The driving distance from Barnegat, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.16 mi
01h 54m
Flight
72.33 mi
116.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.33 mi
Kilometers
116.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.16 mi
Kilometers
141.88 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Sat, Apr 11, 12:34 PM EDT
Return by in Barnegat
Sat, Apr 11, 2:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnegat
2026-04-11T10:39
Arrive West New York
Sat, Apr 11, 12:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnegat
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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Barnegat
44.1 mi
00h 57m
To West New York
44.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Barnegat and West New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bay Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    35.6 mi · 42 min · Garden State Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

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

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    673 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  13. 13

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  20. 20

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

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnegat 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
61.1 mi · 69%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 16%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 7%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
East Bay Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

35.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 57m from Barnegat
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barnegat 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 Barnegat to West New York?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Barnegat and 44.1 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barnegat and Sunny near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincroft, 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 Lincroft.

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnegat and West New York. Straight-line distance: 72.33 mi (116.41 km).

Barnegat

#1 Barnegat

Township of New Jersey

Population23,988
Coordinates39.7531800, -74.2229200
Altitude11
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: Barnegat (-74.22292, 39.75318)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.07
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.03 $26.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.67 $29.34
Premium $4.95 $15.80 $31.61
Diesel $5.98 $19.08 $38.15

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 Barnegat and West New York. The current time is 10:39:44.

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.