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

The driving distance from Glassboro, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
101.53 mi
02h 11m
Flight
94.71 mi
152.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.71 mi
Kilometers
152.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.53 mi
Kilometers
163.39 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM EDT
Return by in Glassboro
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glassboro
2026-04-16T15:18
Arrive West New York
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glassboro
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Glassboro
50.8 mi
01h 05m
To West New York
50.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    77 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delsea Drive

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Delsea Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Hurffville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Glassboro 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
79.5 mi · 78%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 6%
Delsea Drive
4.93 mi · 5%
Hurffville Road
3.83 mi · 4%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
94.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 05m from Glassboro
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glassboro and Mostly 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 Glassboro to West New York?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Glassboro and 50.8 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glassboro and West New York. Straight-line distance: 94.71 mi (152.42 km).

Glassboro

#1 Glassboro

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population20,386
Coordinates39.7028900, -75.1118400
Altitude44
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: Glassboro (-75.11184, 39.70289)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.46 $32.93
Premium $4.95 $17.74 $35.47
Diesel $5.98 $21.41 $42.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glassboro and West New York. The current time is 15:18:30.

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.