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

The driving distance from Madison, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.38 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.16 mi
34.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.16 mi
Kilometers
34.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.46 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Sat, Apr 11, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, Apr 11, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-11T05:28
Arrive West New York
Sat, Apr 11, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Madison
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To West New York
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 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 Madison and West New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1281 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 24 East

    790 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road

    1330 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    547 ft · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 52nd Street

    1033 ft · 52 sec · 52nd Street

  16. 16

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

    1947 ft · 1 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 Madison 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1-9 North
8.78 mi · 33%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.67 mi · 33%
Main Street
3.26 mi · 12%
NJ 24 East
2.56 mi · 10%
Tonnelle Avenue
1.23 mi · 5%
51st Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

8.67 mi · 00h 10m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 20m from Madison
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to West New York?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Madison and 13.2 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.1 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 10.3 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 1.9 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 10.3 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and West New York. Straight-line distance: 21.16 mi (34.06 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population17,612
Coordinates40.7598200, -74.4171000
Altitude79
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: Madison (-74.4171, 40.75982)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 Madison and West New York. The current time is 05:28:42.

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.