How far is New York City, NY from West Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to West Orange, NJ is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and West Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and West Orange.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
65 m · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Reade Street
535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Street
1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street
859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street
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Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
554 ft · 10 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 Truck: Newark
2486 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US 1-9 Truck
1969 ft · 34 sec · US 1-9 Truck
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
8 mi · 11 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 577 North: Prospect Avenue, Cedar Grove
1573 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue
1513 ft · 43 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairmount Terrace
24 m · 3 sec · Fairmount Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairmount Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and West Orange.
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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
7.97 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving New York City and Patchy Fog near West Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to West Orange?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 8.8 miles from New York City and 8.9 miles from West Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New York City and Patchy Fog near West Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Harrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrison.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and West Orange. Straight-line distance: 13.52 mi (21.76 km).
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Orange
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 47,473 |
| Coordinates | 40.7987100, -74.2390400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Orange (-74.23904, 40.79871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.43 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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