How far is West New York, NJ from Highland Park, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Highland Park, NJ is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Highland Park.
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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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
2533 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2533 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
1 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Collingswood
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crescent Boulevard
982 ft · 18 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Turn left onto Klemm Avenue
1162 ft · 39 sec · Klemm Avenue
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Turn left onto Sylvan Avenue
1018 ft · 45 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Highland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West New York and Sunny near Highland 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 Highland Park?
The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 46.7 miles from West New York and 46.7 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 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 Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 84.72 mi (136.34 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 Highland Park
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.8887200, -75.1079500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-75.10795, 39.88872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.48 | $26.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.18 | $30.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
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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