How far is North Arlington, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from North Arlington, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
9.97 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.22 mi
10.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.22 mi
Kilometers
10.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.97 mi
Kilometers
16.05 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in North Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Arlington
2026-04-19T06:02
Arrive West New York
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Arlington
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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From North Arlington
5 mi
00h 08m
To West New York
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beaver Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · Beaver Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rutherford Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rutherford Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1739 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

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

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  13. 13

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

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Arlington 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 East
4.17 mi · 42%
Ridge Road
2.16 mi · 22%
Rutherford Avenue
1.1 mi · 11%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.89 mi · 9%
NJ 495 East
0.55 mi · 6%
Bergenline Avenue
0.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 East

Merge slight left

3.84 mi · 00h 05m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 08m from North Arlington
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Arlington to West New York?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from North Arlington and 5 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.1 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 7.2 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 7.2 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 7.2 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Arlington and West New York. Straight-line distance: 6.22 mi (10.01 km).

North Arlington

#1 North Arlington

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population15,609
Coordinates40.7884300, -74.1332000
Altitude42
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: North Arlington (-74.1332, 40.78843)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.86
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.43 $2.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $4.95 $1.73 $3.47
Diesel $5.98 $2.09 $4.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Arlington and West New York. The current time is 06:02:29.

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.