How far is West New York, NJ from Plainfield, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Plainfield, NJ is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Plainfield.
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Start on 60th Street
669 ft · 26 sec · 60th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
2399 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 51st Street
1 km · 2 min · 51st Street
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Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside
14.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit straight
129 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
123 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Mountain Avenue
621 ft · 23 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Leland Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Leland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Plainfield.
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 22 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside
14.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny near West New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West New York to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from West New York and 13.4 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 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 $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around West New York is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.3 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 Plainfield
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 50,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.6337100, -74.4073700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-74.40737, 40.63371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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