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

The driving distance from Readington, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
49.6 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.82 mi
65.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.82 mi
Kilometers
65.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.82 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Sat, Apr 25, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Readington
Sat, Apr 25, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Readington
2026-04-25T01:35
Arrive West New York
Sat, Apr 25, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Readington
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
New Providence
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Readington
24.8 mi
00h 34m
To West New York
24.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Readington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Readington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dreahook Road

    2345 ft · 1 min · Dreahook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old York Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old York Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2852 ft · 37 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 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 Readington 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
26.3 mi · 53%
US 1-9 North
8.78 mi · 18%
I 287 North
2.87 mi · 6%
Tonnelle Avenue
1.23 mi · 2%
I 78 East
1.05 mi · 2%
Readington Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Providence
00h 34m from Readington
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Readington and Rain near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Readington to West New York?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

New Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Readington and 24.9 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Readington and Rain near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near New Providence

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 New Providence and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Providence.

RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

23 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Readington and West New York. Straight-line distance: 40.82 mi (65.69 km).

Readington

#1 Readington

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Population15,863
Coordinates40.5687100, -74.7376600
Altitude33
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: Readington (-74.73766, 40.56871)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Readington and West New York. The current time is 01:35:13.

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.