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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Echelon, NJ is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.73 mi
01h 53m
Flight
82.98 mi
133.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.98 mi
Kilometers
133.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.73 mi
Kilometers
144.4 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Echelon
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Fri, Apr 17, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-17T04:59
Arrive Echelon
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From West New York
44.9 mi
00h 56m
To Echelon
44.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 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

    55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    740 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    97 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1436 ft · 26 sec · Berlin Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Somerdale Road

    1 km · 1 min · Somerdale Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Echelon Road

    2533 ft · 1 min · Echelon Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    58 m · 8 sec · Van Buren Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.5 mi · 86%
I 295 South
4.56 mi · 5%
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
1.64 mi · 2%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 1%
NJ 73 North
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

55 mi · 01h 05m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 56m from West New York
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Echelon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from West New York and 44.9 miles from Echelon.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Echelon.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, 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 Cranbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Echelon. Straight-line distance: 82.98 mi (133.55 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
Echelon

#2 Echelon

Census designated place

Population10,743
Coordinates39.8484500, -74.9957200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Echelon (-74.99572, 39.84845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.91
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.95 $25.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.58 $29.16
Premium $4.95 $15.70 $31.41
Diesel $5.98 $18.96 $37.91

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Echelon. The current time is 04:59:27.

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.