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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Avenel, NJ is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.49 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.17 mi
32.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.17 mi
Kilometers
32.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.49 mi
Kilometers
36.19 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avenel
Tue, Apr 14, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in West New York
Tue, Apr 14, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-14T21:57
Arrive Avenel
Tue, Apr 14, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West New York
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From West New York
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Avenel
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 km · 2 min · 51st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Spring Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Avenel Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Avenel Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlton Street
5.96 mi · 27%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.81 mi · 17%
Pulaski Skyway
3.28 mi · 15%
US 1 South
2.95 mi · 13%
US 1-9 Local South
2.86 mi · 13%
Spring Street
2.2 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Tonnelle Avenue

Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

3.7 mi · 00h 05m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 17m from West New York
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West New York and Mostly Sunny near Avenel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from West New York and 11.2 miles from Avenel.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.7 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 8.8 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 1.6 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 8.8 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 Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Avenel. Straight-line distance: 20.17 mi (32.46 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
Avenel

#2 Avenel

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population17,011
Coordinates40.5803800, -74.2851500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Avenel (-74.28515, 40.58038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.63 $7.27
Premium $4.95 $3.91 $7.83
Diesel $5.98 $4.72 $9.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Avenel. The current time is 21:57:02.

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.