How far is Glen Rock, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Glen Rock, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.02 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.59 mi
21.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.59 mi
Kilometers
21.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.02 mi
Kilometers
30.61 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Glen Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Rock
2026-04-15T05:23
Arrive West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glen Rock
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
South Hackensack
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Glen Rock
9.5 mi
00h 15m
To West New York
9.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    136 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Avenue

    1684 ft · 1 min · Glen Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    719 ft · 22 sec · Elm Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 208 South: Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Oakland, Paramus

    111 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3206 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3031 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    876 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1032 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 South: Newark

    1321 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields

    904 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield

    77 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield

    2278 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2375 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 93: Grand Avenue

    542 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South

    82 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    3212 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Broad Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    85 m · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Boulevard East

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    1884 ft · 58 sec · 60th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Rock 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
168.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 208 South
4.14 mi · 22%
NJ 17 South
3.16 mi · 17%
Christopher Columbus Highway
2.68 mi · 14%
Boulevard East
2.32 mi · 12%
I 95 South
0.97 mi · 5%
South Broad Avenue
0.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hackensack
00h 15m from Glen Rock
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glen Rock and Partly Cloudy near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Rock to West New York?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

South Hackensack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Glen Rock and 9.5 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glen Rock and Partly Cloudy near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near South Hackensack

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 South Hackensack and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.4 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 10.9 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 11.3 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 10.9 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 South Hackensack.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rock and West New York. Straight-line distance: 13.59 mi (21.87 km).

Glen Rock

#1 Glen Rock

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population11,655
Coordinates40.9628800, -74.1329200
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: Glen Rock (-74.13292, 40.96288)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 Glen Rock and West New York. The current time is 05:23:40.

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.