How far is Roselle, NJ from West New York, NJ?
The driving distance from Roselle, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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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.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roselle and West New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roselle and West New York.
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Start on Walnut Street
2137 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Jersey Avenue
1961 ft · 1 min · Jersey Avenue
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Turn right onto Elmora Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Elmora Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bayway Circle
73 m · 14 sec · Carlton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Carlton Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Carlton Street
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Keep slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Pulaski Skyway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 51st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street
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Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
547 ft · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 52nd Street
1033 ft · 52 sec · 52nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
1947 ft · 1 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 Roselle 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.
Carlton Street
Keep slight left
5.85 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Roselle 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 Roselle to West New York?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Roselle and 9.8 miles from West New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Roselle and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roselle and West New York. Straight-line distance: 15.87 mi (25.54 km).
#1 Roselle
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 21,689 |
| Coordinates | 40.6522300, -74.2588200 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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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