How far is Sayreville Junction, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Sayreville Junction, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
31.56 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.78 mi
44.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.78 mi
Kilometers
44.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.56 mi
Kilometers
50.79 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Sayreville Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sayreville Junction
2026-04-18T06:41
Arrive West New York
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sayreville Junction
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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Sayreville Junction
16 mi
00h 25m
To West New York
15.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Solook Drive

    886 ft · 32 sec · Solook Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    544 ft · 27 sec · Lakeview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll North

    1814 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  23. 23

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

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 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 Sayreville Junction 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
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 44%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 20%
Garden State Parkway
3.99 mi · 13%
Washington Road
1.96 mi · 6%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 5%
I 95
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 25m from Sayreville Junction
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sayreville Junction and Partly Sunny near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 16 miles from Sayreville Junction and 15.5 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sayreville Junction and Partly Sunny near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.9 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 Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sayreville Junction and West New York. Straight-line distance: 27.78 mi (44.7 km).

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#1 Sayreville Junction

A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population42,890
Coordinates40.4653800, -74.3304300
Altitude27
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: Sayreville Junction (-74.33043, 40.46538)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.95 $5.50 $11.00
Diesel $5.98 $6.64 $13.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sayreville Junction and West New York. The current time is 06:41:52.

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.