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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Morristown, NJ is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.69 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.45 mi
39.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.45 mi
Kilometers
39.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.69 mi
Kilometers
52.61 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Sat, Apr 11, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Sat, Apr 11, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-11T05:11
Arrive Morristown
Sat, Apr 11, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Totowa
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From West New York
16.3 mi
00h 21m
To Morristown
16.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1077 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 80 West

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South: Morristown

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510: Lafayette Avenue, Ridgedale Avenue

    855 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 510: Morris Avenue, Lafayette Avenue

    889 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Avenue

    1821 ft · 32 sec · Lafayette Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morris Street

    673 ft · 19 sec · Morris Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    56 m · 3 sec · Morris Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    535 ft · 11 sec · Morris Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto East Park Place

    69 m · 4 sec · East Park Place

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on East Park Place

    148 m · 11 sec · East Park Place

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Park Place

    56 m · 5 sec · West Park Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Place

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 65%
I 287 South
5.68 mi · 17%
Interstate 80 West
2.13 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 3%
Bergenline Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
NJ 495 West
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 West

Merge slight right

10.8 mi · 00h 12m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Totowa
00h 21m from West New York
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West New York and Sunny near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from West New York and 16.3 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Totowa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Totowa, 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 Totowa.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 24.45 mi (39.35 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
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#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population18,594
Coordinates40.7967700, -74.4815400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Morristown (-74.48154, 40.79677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Morristown. The current time is 05:11:51.

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.