How far is Perth Amboy, NJ from West New York, NJ?
The driving distance from Perth Amboy, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perth Amboy and West New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perth Amboy and West New York.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto High Street
110 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Smith Street
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Turn right onto Goodwin Street
671 ft · 20 sec · Goodwin Street
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Continue on Route 440 Connector
1 km · 1 min · Route 440 Connector
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Turn right onto Florida Grove Road
1 mi · 3 min · Florida Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Pond Road/Route 184
2955 ft · 1 min · West Pond Road/Route 184
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP North, I 95, NJTP
1122 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
1824 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2682 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
80 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 30th Street
1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 60th Street
669 ft · 18 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 Perth Amboy 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Perth Amboy and Partly Cloudy near West New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perth Amboy to West New York?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Perth Amboy and 14.4 miles from West New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Perth Amboy and Partly Cloudy near West New York.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perth Amboy and West New York. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.76 km).
#1 Perth Amboy
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 51,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.5067700, -74.2654200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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