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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Mahwah, NJ is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.17 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.51 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahwah
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in West New York
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Mahwah
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West New York
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From West New York
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To Mahwah
12.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 60th Street

    1884 ft · 1 min · 60th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boulevard East

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodcliff Avenue

    2745 ft · 59 sec · Woodcliff Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 46 West

    740 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Paramus

    129 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on NJ 17 North: Paramus

    628 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    844 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    144 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    718 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    131 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Franklin Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Airmount Road

    51 m · 7 sec · West Airmount Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Airmount Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
14.9 mi · 59%
US 46 West
3.49 mi · 14%
Boulevard East
1.7 mi · 7%
Franklin Turnpike
1.57 mi · 6%
Broad Avenue
0.98 mi · 4%
Fairview Avenue
0.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 North

Continue straight

7.33 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 18m from West New York
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Mahwah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from West New York and 12.6 miles from Mahwah.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Mahwah.

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park

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 Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Mahwah. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.17 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
Mahwah

#2 Mahwah

Township of New Jersey

Population26,078
Coordinates41.0887100, -74.1437600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 Mahwah. The current time is 22:45:34.

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.