How far is West New York, NJ from Mount Olive, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Mount Olive, NJ is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
47.32 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.83 mi
60.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.83 mi
Kilometers
60.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.32 mi
Kilometers
76.16 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olive
Tue, Apr 14, 8:49 PM EDT
Return by in West New York
Tue, Apr 14, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-14T19:47
Arrive Mount Olive
Tue, Apr 14, 8:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
East Hanover
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From West New York
23.6 mi
00h 31m
To Mount Olive
23.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Budd Lake, Hackettstown

    2134 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1272 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cove Street

    87 m · 11 sec · Cove Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sand Shore Road

    102 m · 12 sec · Sand Shore Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Woodsedge Avenue

    1159 ft · 47 sec · Woodsedge Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

    64 m · 9 sec · Tulip Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    1100 ft · 42 sec · Prospect Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Mount Olive Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Olive Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 45%
Christopher Columbus Highway
17.6 mi · 37%
US 46 West
2.4 mi · 5%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 3%
Mount Olive Road
0.85 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

17.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
00h 31m from West New York
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West New York and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from West New York and 23.7 miles from Mount Olive.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West New York and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 37.83 mi (60.88 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
Mount Olive

#2 Mount Olive

Township of New Jersey

Population28,815
Coordinates40.8514900, -74.7329400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Mount Olive (-74.73294, 40.85149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Mount Olive. The current time is 19:47:05.

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.