How far is West New York, NJ from Essex Fells, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Essex Fells, NJ is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Essex Fells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Essex Fells.
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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
1077 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, Passaic, Clifton
687 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
1207 ft · 22 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Darling Avenue
125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue
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Continue on Broad Street
2415 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Watchung Avenue
929 ft · 39 sec · Watchung Avenue
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Turn left onto Valley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
2508 ft · 1 min · Claremont Avenue
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Turn slight left
69 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Fells Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Fells Road
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Turn sharp right onto Forest Way
721 ft · 34 sec · Forest Way
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Turn left onto Rensselaer Road
1040 ft · 47 sec · Rensselaer Road
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Turn left onto Beechtree Lane
31 m · 5 sec · Beechtree Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechtree Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Essex Fells.
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.
NJ 3 West
Merge slight left
7.45 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West New York and Mostly Sunny near Essex Fells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West New York to Essex Fells?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Nutley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from West New York and 9.1 miles from Essex Fells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West New York and Mostly Sunny near Essex Fells.
Stop Ideas Near Nutley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nutley.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Essex Fells. Straight-line distance: 14.36 mi (23.11 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 Essex Fells
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245400, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Fells (-74.28459, 40.82454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.30 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
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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