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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Florence, NJ is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.44 mi
02h 02m
Flight
87.01 mi
140.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.01 mi
Kilometers
140.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.44 mi
Kilometers
155.2 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-15T19:53
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From West New York
48.2 mi
01h 01m
To Florence
48.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2452 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Norcross Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Norcross Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norcross Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.5 mi · 80%
NJ 73 South
14.5 mi · 15%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 1%
Norcross Road
0.68 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.64 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 01m from West New York
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West New York and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from West New York and 48.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West New York and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Florence. Straight-line distance: 87.01 mi (140.03 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
Florence

#2 Florence

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Population12,473
Coordinates39.7342800, -74.9182200
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Florence (-74.91822, 39.73428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.88 L · about $13.89
Round trip
$27.78
6.8 gal · 25.76 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.89 $27.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.64 $31.27
Premium $4.95 $16.84 $33.69
Diesel $5.98 $20.33 $40.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Florence. The current time is 19:53:30.

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.