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

The driving distance from North Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
29.43 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.23 mi
38.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.23 mi
Kilometers
38.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.43 mi
Kilometers
47.37 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Fri, Apr 17, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in North Plainfield
Fri, Apr 17, 9:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Plainfield
2026-04-17T19:54
Arrive West New York
Fri, Apr 17, 8:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
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 North Plainfield
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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From North Plainfield
14.7 mi
00h 22m
To West New York
14.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norwood Avenue

    31 m · 3 sec · Norwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Drive

    888 ft · 29 sec · North Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Avenue

    46 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    119 m · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto New Providence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    2202 ft · 51 sec · Diamond Hill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1330 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    547 ft · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 52nd Street

    1033 ft · 52 sec · 52nd Street

  24. 24

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

    1947 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Plainfield 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.3 mi · 45%
US 1-9 North
8.78 mi · 30%
Tonnelle Avenue
1.23 mi · 4%
New Providence Road
1.03 mi · 4%
I 78 East
0.68 mi · 2%
51st Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

7.77 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 22m from North Plainfield
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Plainfield and Chance Rain Showers 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 Plainfield to West New York?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from North Plainfield and 14.7 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Plainfield and Chance Rain Showers near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.5 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 11.6 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 2.9 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 11.6 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Plainfield and West New York. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (38.99 km).

North Plainfield

#1 North Plainfield

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population21,246
Coordinates40.6301000, -74.4273700
Altitude35
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 Plainfield (-74.42737, 40.6301)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.22 $12.44

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Plainfield and West New York. The current time is 19:54:29.

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.