How far is West New York, NJ from Livingston, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Livingston, NJ is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Livingston.
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 West: Newark, Kearny
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Essex Freeway
11 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Avenue South
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Avenue
2344 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Shrewsbury Drive
2745 ft · 1 min · Shrewsbury Drive
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Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Livingston.
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.
Essex Freeway
Continue on Essex Freeway
11 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West New York and Mostly Sunny near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West New York to Livingston?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 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?
East Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from West New York and 10.3 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West New York and Mostly Sunny near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near East Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 15.73 mi (25.32 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 Livingston
Township in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,397 |
| Coordinates | 40.7959300, -74.3148700 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livingston (-74.31487, 40.79593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
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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