How far is South Plainfield, NJ from West New York, NJ?
The driving distance from South Plainfield, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Plainfield and West New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Plainfield and West New York.
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Start on South Plainfield Avenue
37 m · 13 sec · South Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Front Street
1210 ft · 34 sec · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
1062 ft · 23 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Old Raritan Road
1356 ft · 27 sec · Old Raritan Road
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Turn right onto Inman Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Inman Avenue
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Turn left onto Feather Bed Lane
2815 ft · 2 min · Feather Bed Lane
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Raritan Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2008 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP North
1323 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
553 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
1435 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
1330 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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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 South Plainfield 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.15 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield to West New York?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from South Plainfield and 15.2 miles from West New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Plainfield and Partly Sunny near West New York.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Plainfield and West New York. Straight-line distance: 25.31 mi (40.74 km).
#1 South Plainfield
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,965 |
| Coordinates | 40.5792700, -74.4115400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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