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

The driving distance from Maplewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
17.91 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.12 mi
22.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.12 mi
Kilometers
22.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.91 mi
Kilometers
28.83 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Maplewood
Thu, Apr 16, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maplewood
2026-04-16T01:20
Arrive West New York
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maplewood
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
Harrison
NJ

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

From Maplewood
8.9 mi
00h 16m
To West New York
8.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dunnell Road

    572 ft · 25 sec · Dunnell Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oakland Road

    1853 ft · 1 min · Oakland Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street

    97 m · 12 sec · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  5. 5

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

    2885 ft · 1 min · Elmwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sanford Avenue

    156 m · 18 sec · Sanford Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Springfield Avenue

    670 ft · 15 sec · Springfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lyons Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lyons Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 East

    2572 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1330 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    547 ft · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 52nd Street

    1033 ft · 52 sec · 52nd Street

  19. 19

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

    1947 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maplewood 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1-9 North
8.78 mi · 49%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2.86 mi · 16%
Elmwood Avenue
1.32 mi · 7%
Tonnelle Avenue
1.23 mi · 7%
Lyons Avenue
1.2 mi · 7%
51st Street
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 1-9 North

Merge slight left

5.53 mi · 00h 09m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 16m from Maplewood
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maplewood 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 Maplewood to West New York?

The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Maplewood and 8.9 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maplewood and Partly Sunny near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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 Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.9 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 7 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 2 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 7.1 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 Harrison.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and West New York. Straight-line distance: 14.12 mi (22.72 km).

Maplewood

#1 Maplewood

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population25,985
Coordinates40.7312100, -74.2734800
Altitude32
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: Maplewood (-74.27348, 40.73121)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Maplewood and West New York. The current time is 01:20:54.

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.