How far is West New York, NJ from Bound Brook, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Bound Brook, NJ is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
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 in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Bound Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Bound Brook.
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Start on 60th Street
669 ft · 26 sec · 60th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
2399 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 51st Street
1 km · 2 min · 51st Street
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Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
105 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frontage Road
991 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
24 m · 4 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
562 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn right onto Valley Road
785 ft · 18 sec · Valley Road
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Keep slight left
86 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Somerset Street
1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Street
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Take the ramp slight right
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: V A Hospital, Bound Brook
767 ft · 21 sec
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Turn sharp right onto North Mountain Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto East Union Avenue
2298 ft · 49 sec · East Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Livingston Street
142 m · 27 sec · Livingston Street
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Turn left onto West Maple Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · West Maple Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Bound Brook.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West New York and Mostly Sunny near Bound Brook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West New York to Bound Brook?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from West New York and 19 miles from Bound Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West New York and Mostly Sunny near Bound Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Bound Brook. Straight-line distance: 31.37 mi (50.49 km).
#1 West New York
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 53,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7878800, -74.0143100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bound Brook
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 10,159 |
| Coordinates | 40.5684400, -74.5384900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bound Brook (-74.53849, 40.56844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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