How far is West New York, NJ from Long Branch, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Long Branch, NJ is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
54.18 mi
01h 15m
Flight
33.44 mi
53.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.44 mi
Kilometers
53.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.18 mi
Kilometers
87.19 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in West New York
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-23T12:38
Arrive Long Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From West New York
27.1 mi
00h 37m
To Long Branch
27.1 mi
00h 37m

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
69°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 Long Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Roadway

    1358 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    2019 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    153 m · 14 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
22.1 mi · 41%
New Jersey Turnpike
20.4 mi · 38%
NJ 36 North
5.54 mi · 10%
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 · 1%
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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 37m from West New York
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West New York and Mostly Sunny near Long Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from West New York and 27.1 miles from Long Branch.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Long Branch. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.81 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
Long Branch

#2 Long Branch

City in New Jersey, United States

Population30,210
Coordinates40.3042800, -73.9923600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Long Branch (-73.99236, 40.30428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.95 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.98 $11.42 $22.84

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 Long Branch. The current time is 12:38:17.

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.