How far is Paramus, NJ from West New York, NJ?
The driving distance from Paramus, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paramus and West New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paramus and West New York.
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Start on the route
1279 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
59 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
29 m · 7 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
2889 ft · 2 min · Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Midland Avenue
2011 ft · 49 sec · Midland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1019 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: New York
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields
904 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
77 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield
2278 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2375 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 93: Grand Avenue
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South
82 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
3212 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Broad Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Avenue
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Turn right
85 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn left onto Boulevard East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Boulevard East
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Turn right onto 60th Street
1884 ft · 58 sec · 60th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paramus and West New York.
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.
Midland Avenue
Merge slight left
5.04 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Paramus 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 Paramus to West New York?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Bogota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Paramus and 8.9 miles from West New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Paramus and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.
Stop Ideas Near Bogota
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bogota.
Yonkers station
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New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paramus and West New York. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.16 km).
#1 Paramus
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 26,063 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445400, -74.0754200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West New York
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 53,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7878800, -74.0143100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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