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

The driving distance from Holmdel, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.82 mi
01h 03m
Flight
31.86 mi
51.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.3 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Holmdel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmdel
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive West New York
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holmdel
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Holmdel
20.9 mi
00h 31m
To West New York
20.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newman Springs Road

    3177 ft · 1 min · Newman Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2822 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ravine Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ravine Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    1195 ft · 36 sec · Morristown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Matawan Road

    3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1175 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holmdel 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 33%
Garden State Parkway
7.87 mi · 19%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 15%
Newman Springs Road
1.72 mi · 4%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 4%
Ravine Drive
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 31m from Holmdel
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Holmdel 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 Holmdel to West New York?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Holmdel and 20.9 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Holmdel and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmdel and West New York. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.28 km).

Holmdel

#1 Holmdel

Township of New Jersey

Population16,670
Coordinates40.3451100, -74.1840300
Altitude30
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: Holmdel (-74.18403, 40.34511)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Holmdel and West New York. The current time is 21:04:07.

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.