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

The driving distance from Jefferson, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
107.04 mi
02h 13m
Flight
95.34 mi
153.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.34 mi
Kilometers
153.44 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.04 mi
Kilometers
172.26 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Sat, Apr 11, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sat, Apr 11, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-11T05:38
Arrive West New York
Sat, Apr 11, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Jefferson
53.5 mi
01h 06m
To West New York
53.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridgeton Pike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Bridgeton Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    106 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Swedesboro Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Swedesboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    901 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City

    2557 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  9. 9

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  16. 16

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

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
92.6 mi · 87%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 6%
Swedesboro Road
3.01 mi · 3%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 1%
Bridgeton Pike
0.96 mi · 1%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 06m from Jefferson
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jefferson and 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 Jefferson to West New York?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Jefferson and 53.6 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8 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 9.4 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 9.2 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and West New York. Straight-line distance: 95.34 mi (153.44 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,611
Coordinates39.7537200, -75.2118500
Altitude43
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: Jefferson (-75.21185, 39.75372)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.20 $34.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.36 $38.72
Premium $4.95 $20.86 $41.71
Diesel $5.98 $25.18 $50.35

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and West New York. The current time is 05:38:33.

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.