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

The driving distance from North Bergen, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m 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
1.44 mi
00h 04m
Flight
1.14 mi
1.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.14 mi
Kilometers
1.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.44 mi
Kilometers
2.32 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in North Bergen
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bergen
2026-04-18T21:44
Arrive West New York
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:04 AM to 7:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bergen
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
Guttenberg
NJ

Town

From North Bergen
0.7 mi
00h 02m
To West New York
0.7 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 79th Street

    70 m · 14 sec · 79th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2254 ft · 51 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 70th Street

    1383 ft · 46 sec · 70th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    2493 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 61st Street

    77 m · 13 sec · 61st Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Harrison Place

    579 ft · 31 sec · Harrison Place

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 60th Street

    131 m · 12 sec · 60th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bergen 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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
571.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bergenline Avenue
0.47 mi · 33%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.43 mi · 30%
70th Street
0.26 mi · 18%
Harrison Place
0.11 mi · 8%
60th Street
0.08 mi · 6%
61st Street
0.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bergenline Avenue

Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

0.47 mi · 00h 02m

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 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
1.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guttenberg
00h 02m from North Bergen
Leave By
8:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Bergen 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 North Bergen to West New York?

The road trip is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Guttenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from North Bergen and 0.7 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Bergen and Partly Sunny near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Guttenberg

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 Guttenberg and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.7 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 5.6 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 9.6 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 5.6 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 Guttenberg.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bergen and West New York. Straight-line distance: 1.14 mi (1.83 km).

North Bergen

#1 North Bergen

Township in Hudson County, New Jersey

Population59,859
Coordinates40.8042700, -74.0120800
Altitude64
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 Bergen (-74.01208, 40.80427)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.19 L · about $0.20
Round trip
$0.41
0.1 gal · 0.38 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.20 $0.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.23 $0.46
Premium $4.95 $0.25 $0.50
Diesel $5.98 $0.30 $0.60

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 Bergen and West New York. The current time is 21:44:08.

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.