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

The driving distance from West Caldwell, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.97 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.47 mi
24.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.47 mi
Kilometers
24.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.97 mi
Kilometers
35.36 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Tue, Apr 14, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in West Caldwell
Tue, Apr 14, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Caldwell
2026-04-14T15:20
Arrive West New York
Tue, Apr 14, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Caldwell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clifton
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From West Caldwell
11 mi
00h 15m
To West New York
11 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    727 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

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

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  13. 13

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

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Caldwell 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Passaic Avenue
8.92 mi · 41%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.89 mi · 4%
NJ 495 East
0.55 mi · 3%
Bergenline Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
30th Street
0.21 mi · 1%
60th Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 15m from West Caldwell
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell to West New York?

The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from West Caldwell and 11 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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 Clifton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.6 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 Clifton.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Caldwell and West New York. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.9 km).

West Caldwell

#1 West Caldwell

Township of New Jersey

Population10,828
Coordinates40.8409329, -74.3018154
Altitude58
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: West Caldwell (-74.301815, 40.840933)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between West Caldwell and West New York. The current time is 15:20:32.

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.