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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.38 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.28 mi
18.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.28 mi
Kilometers
18.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.38 mi
Kilometers
27.97 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Return by in Paramus
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paramus
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive West New York
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paramus
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
Bogota
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Paramus
8.5 mi
00h 14m
To West New York
8.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1279 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    39 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    29 m · 7 sec · Country Club Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Country Club Road

    2889 ft · 2 min · Country Club Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Midland Avenue

    2011 ft · 49 sec · Midland Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1019 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields

    904 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield

    77 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield

    2278 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2375 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 93: Grand Avenue

    542 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South

    82 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    3212 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Broad Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    85 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Boulevard East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    1884 ft · 58 sec · 60th Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
143.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Midland Avenue
5.61 mi · 32%
Christopher Columbus Highway
2.68 mi · 15%
Boulevard East
2.32 mi · 13%
I 95 South
0.97 mi · 6%
South Broad Avenue
0.96 mi · 6%
Fairview Avenue
0.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bogota
00h 14m from Paramus
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bogota and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.3 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 10.6 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 11.9 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 10.6 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 Bogota.

RAIL

Yonkers station

13 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

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).

Paramus

#1 Paramus

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population26,063
Coordinates40.9445400, -74.0754200
Altitude20
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: Paramus (-74.07542, 40.94454)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Paramus and West New York. The current time is 19:48:39.

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.