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

The driving distance from Morristown, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
33.23 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.45 mi
39.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.45 mi
Kilometers
39.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.23 mi
Kilometers
53.48 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Tue, May 26, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Tue, May 26, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-05-26T07:37
Arrive West New York
Tue, May 26, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Totowa
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Morristown
16.6 mi
00h 21m
To West New York
16.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Place

    28 m · 2 sec · West Park Place

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on West Park Place

    35 m · 4 sec · West Park Place

  3. 3

    Continue on South Park Place

    122 m · 9 sec · South Park Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Morris Street

    153 m · 10 sec · Morris Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Morris Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    2812 ft · 58 sec · Morris Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 North

    1057 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City

    860 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York City

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate 80 East

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 East

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Paterson, New York City

    897 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  25. 25

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

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
7.27 mi · 22%
I 287 North
5.43 mi · 16%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 13%
Interstate 80 East
1.93 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.89 mi · 3%
I 80 East
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Totowa
00h 21m from Morristown
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Morristown 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 Morristown to West New York?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Morristown and 16.7 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Totowa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Totowa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and West New York. Straight-line distance: 24.45 mi (39.35 km).

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#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population18,594
Coordinates40.7967700, -74.4815400
Altitude110
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: Morristown (-74.48154, 40.79677)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $4.95 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $5.98 $7.00 $13.99

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and West New York. The current time is 07:37:20.

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.