How far is Phillipsburg, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Phillipsburg, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.78 mi
01h 30m
Flight
61.9 mi
99.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.9 mi
Kilometers
99.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.78 mi
Kilometers
112.3 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Phillipsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillipsburg
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive West New York
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillipsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Far Hills
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Phillipsburg
34.8 mi
00h 45m
To West New York
35 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Phillipsburg and West New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Street

    983 ft · 28 sec · Hudson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warren Street

    47 m · 6 sec · Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto New York

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22 East

    709 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East, US 22 East: New York

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

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

    2150 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1330 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    547 ft · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 52nd Street

    1033 ft · 52 sec · 52nd Street

  22. 22

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

    1947 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phillipsburg and West New York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
53.3 mi · 76%
US 1-9 North
8.78 mi · 13%
New York
2.4 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue
1.23 mi · 2%
Memorial Parkway
1.13 mi · 2%
I 78 East
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Far Hills
00h 45m from Phillipsburg
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg to West New York?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Phillipsburg and 35 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Phillipsburg and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Far Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Far Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Far Hills.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phillipsburg and West New York. Straight-line distance: 61.9 mi (99.62 km).

Phillipsburg

#1 Phillipsburg

Town in New Jersey

Population14,238
Coordinates40.6937100, -75.1901800
Altitude96
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: Phillipsburg (-75.19018, 40.69371)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $10.05
Round trip
$20.10
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.05 $20.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.95 $12.19 $24.37
Diesel $5.98 $14.71 $29.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Phillipsburg and West New York. The current time is 22:45:33.

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.