How far is Fair Lawn, NJ from West New York, NJ?
The driving distance from Fair Lawn, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Lawn and West New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Lawn and West New York.
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Start on 11th Street
1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fair Lawn Avenue
1241 ft · 25 sec · Fair Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 208 South: Hackensack, New York
76 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NJ 208 South: Hackensack, New York
682 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right
1611 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3031 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit straight
876 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
1032 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 South: Newark
1321 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: New York
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields
904 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
77 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield
2278 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2375 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 93: Grand Avenue
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South
82 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
3212 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Broad Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Avenue
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Turn right
85 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn left onto Boulevard East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Boulevard East
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Turn right onto 60th Street
1884 ft · 58 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 Fair Lawn 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.
NJ 17 South
Merge slight left
2.91 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fair Lawn and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fair Lawn to West New York?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Bogota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Fair Lawn and 8.5 miles from West New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fair Lawn and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.
Stop Ideas Near Bogota
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bogota.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Lawn and West New York. Straight-line distance: 12.2 mi (19.63 km).
#1 Fair Lawn
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 32,877 |
| Coordinates | 40.9403800, -74.1318100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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