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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Holmdel, NJ is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
42.54 mi
01h 01m
Flight
31.86 mi
51.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.54 mi
Kilometers
68.46 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holmdel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Holmdel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From West New York
21.3 mi
00h 30m
To Holmdel
21.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.7 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Aberdeen

    1689 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lloyd Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lloyd Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    3177 ft · 57 sec · Newman Springs Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newman Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
20.4 mi · 48%
Garden State Parkway
10.1 mi · 24%
Lloyd Road
1.82 mi · 4%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 2%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

14.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 30m from West New York
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West New York and Mostly Sunny near Holmdel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from West New York and 21.3 miles from Holmdel.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West New York and Mostly Sunny near Holmdel.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

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 Port Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Holmdel. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.28 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
Holmdel

#2 Holmdel

Township of New Jersey

Population16,670
Coordinates40.3451100, -74.1840300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Holmdel (-74.18403, 40.34511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.26
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.13 $12.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.95 $7.43 $14.86
Diesel $5.98 $8.97 $17.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Holmdel. The current time is 00:09:29.

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.