How far is West New York, NJ from Asbury Park, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.98 mi
01h 16m
Flight
39.21 mi
63.1 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from West New York.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.21 mi
Kilometers
63.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.98 mi
Kilometers
90.09 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Sat, Apr 18, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-18T00:21
Arrive Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West New York
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From West New York
28 mi
00h 38m
To Asbury Park
28 mi
00h 38m

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
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 60th Street

    669 ft · 26 sec · 60th Street

  2. 2

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

    2399 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    672 ft · 39 sec · 51st Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    776 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

    876 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on NJ 495 West

    114 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls

    1319 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wayside Road

    1727 ft · 34 sec · Wayside Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East

    1166 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 66 East: Asbury Park

    1474 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Asbury Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Asbury Park Circle

    143 m · 8 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  26. 26

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    100 m · 6 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asbury Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Asbury Park.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
22 mi · 39%
New Jersey Turnpike
20.4 mi · 36%
GSP South
5.09 mi · 9%
Asbury Park Circle
1.43 mi · 3%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 38m from West New York
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West New York and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West New York to Asbury Park?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from West New York and 28 miles from Asbury Park.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West New York and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Asbury Park. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.1 km).

West New York

#1 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Asbury Park

#2 Asbury Park

City in New Jersey, United States

Population15,377
Coordinates40.2203900, -74.0120800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Asbury Park (-74.01208, 40.22039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.11 $18.21
Premium $4.95 $9.81 $19.62
Diesel $5.98 $11.84 $23.68

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 West New York and Asbury Park. The current time is 00:21:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.