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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Elmwood Park, NJ is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.84 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.69 mi
15.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.69 mi
Kilometers
15.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.84 mi
Kilometers
20.67 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmwood Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-18T06:00
Arrive Elmwood Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Ridgefield Park
NJ

Village of New Jersey

From West New York
6.4 mi
00h 11m
To Elmwood Park
6.4 mi
00h 11m

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
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 60th Street

    1884 ft · 1 min · 60th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boulevard East

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodcliff Avenue

    2745 ft · 59 sec · Woodcliff Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 46 West

    740 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    534 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mola Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mola Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Linden Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Linden Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 46 West
6.89 mi · 54%
Boulevard East
1.7 mi · 13%
Broad Avenue
0.98 mi · 8%
Fairview Avenue
0.93 mi · 7%
Mola Boulevard
0.76 mi · 6%
Grand Avenue
0.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 46 West

Merge slight left

4.87 mi · 00h 08m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield Park
00h 11m from West New York
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West New York and Partly Sunny near Elmwood 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 Elmwood Park?

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Ridgefield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from West New York and 6.4 miles from Elmwood Park.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West New York and Partly Sunny near Elmwood Park.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield Park

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 Ridgefield Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.2 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 9.4 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 11.2 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 9.4 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 Ridgefield Park.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

13 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Elmwood Park. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.6 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
Elmwood Park

#2 Elmwood Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population19,863
Coordinates40.9039900, -74.1184800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Elmwood Park (-74.11848, 40.90399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.68
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.84 $3.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.07 $4.14
Premium $4.95 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.98 $2.69 $5.38

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 Elmwood Park. The current time is 06:00:30.

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.