How far is East Hanover, NJ from West New York, NJ?
The driving distance from East Hanover, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hanover and West New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover and West New York.
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Start on the route
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
107 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Deforest Avenue
529 ft · 14 sec · Deforest Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridgedale Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Ridgedale Avenue
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Turn right onto New Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Road
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Continue on New Road
545 ft · 15 sec · New Road
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1588 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
80 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 30th Street
1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 60th Street
669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hanover and West New York.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Hanover and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hanover to West New York?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from East Hanover and 13.4 miles from West New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Hanover and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West New York.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hanover and West New York. Straight-line distance: 18.47 mi (29.72 km).
#1 East Hanover
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 10,868 |
| Coordinates | 40.8201000, -74.3648700 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West New York
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 53,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7878800, -74.0143100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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