How far is Hanover, NJ from West New York, NJ?
The driving distance from Hanover, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and West New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and West New York.
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Start on the route
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Livingston Circle
70 m · 15 sec · Eisenhower Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Eisenhower Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East
1314 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Continue on US 1-9 Truck
2367 ft · 30 sec · US 1-9 Truck
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Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 51st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street
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Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
547 ft · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 52nd Street
1033 ft · 52 sec · 52nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
1947 ft · 1 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 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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
12.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 Hanover and Partly 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 Hanover to West New York?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Hanover and 12.7 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 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hanover and Partly Sunny near West New York.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
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 East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and West New York. Straight-line distance: 18.47 mi (29.73 km).
#1 Hanover
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,173 |
| Coordinates | 40.8045400, -74.3668200 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
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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