How far is West New York, NJ from Carteret, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Carteret, NJ is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Carteret.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Carteret.
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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
672 ft · 39 sec · 51st Street
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Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
876 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on NJ 495 West
114 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
10.3 mi · 14 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Carteret, Rahway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Carteret, West Carteret, Rahway
72 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Carteret
527 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
2244 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2245 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Matthew Avenue
147 m · 23 sec · Matthew Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1092 ft · 50 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Carteret Avenue
76 m · 12 sec · Carteret Avenue
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Continue on Carteret Avenue
29 m · 9 sec · Carteret Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carteret Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Carteret.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving West New York and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carteret.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West New York to Carteret?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 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 10.7 miles from West New York and 10.7 miles from Carteret.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around West New York and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carteret.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Carteret. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.55 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 Carteret
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 23,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.5773300, -74.2282000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carteret (-74.2282, 40.57733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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