How far is West New York, NJ from Paramus, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Paramus, NJ is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Paramus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Paramus.
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Start on 60th Street
1884 ft · 1 min · 60th Street
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Turn left onto Boulevard East
1.7 mi · 3 min · Boulevard East
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Keep slight right to continue on Woodcliff Avenue
2745 ft · 59 sec · Woodcliff Avenue
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Broad Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 46 West
740 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Paramus
129 m · 12 sec
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Continue on NJ 17 North: Paramus
628 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Rock
853 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Midland Avenue
3159 ft · 2 min · East Midland Avenue
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1767 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
1122 ft · 50 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
51 m · 13 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right
39 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1279 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Paramus.
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.
US 46 West
Merge slight left
3.35 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Paramus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West New York to Paramus?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Teterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from West New York and 8.1 miles from Paramus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 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 Paramus.
Stop Ideas Near Teterboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Paramus. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.16 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 Paramus
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 26,063 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445400, -74.0754200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paramus (-74.07542, 40.94454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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