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

The driving distance from Somerville, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.32 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.52 mi
55.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.52 mi
Kilometers
55.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.32 mi
Kilometers
64.89 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

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

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
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
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Somerville
20.1 mi
00h 30m
To West New York
20.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    2215 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Avenue

    46 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    119 m · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto New Providence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    2202 ft · 51 sec · Diamond Hill Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

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

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1330 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    547 ft · 17 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 52nd Street

    1033 ft · 52 sec · 52nd Street

  26. 26

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

    1947 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.3 mi · 33%
North Bridge Street
13.2 mi · 33%
US 1-9 North
8.78 mi · 22%
Tonnelle Avenue
1.23 mi · 3%
New Providence Road
1.03 mi · 3%
I 78 East
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

7.77 mi · 00h 09m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 30m from Somerville
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville 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 Somerville to West New York?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Somerville and 20.2 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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 Summit and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and West New York. Straight-line distance: 34.52 mi (55.55 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates40.5742700, -74.6098800
Altitude18
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: Somerville (-74.60988, 40.57427)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 Somerville and West New York. The current time is 22:45:02.

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.