How far is West New York, NJ from Pompton Lakes, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
25.81 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.83 mi
33.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.83 mi
Kilometers
33.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.81 mi
Kilometers
41.54 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pompton Lakes
Wed, Apr 15, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-15T04:53
Arrive Pompton Lakes
Wed, Apr 15, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Little Falls
NJ

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

From West New York
12.9 mi
00h 17m
To Pompton Lakes
12.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward CR 511 Alt

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wanaque Avenue

    2267 ft · 39 sec · Wanaque Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Colfax Avenue

    72 m · 5 sec · Colfax Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lakeside Avenue

    25 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
14.3 mi · 55%
I 80 West
7.14 mi · 28%
CR 511 Alt
0.96 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 3%
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
0.78 mi · 3%
Bergenline Avenue
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 West

Merge slight left

10.2 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 17m from West New York
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving West New York and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pompton Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from West New York and 12.9 miles from Pompton Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around West New York and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pompton Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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 Little Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.2 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 9.7 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 Little Falls.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Pompton Lakes. Straight-line distance: 20.83 mi (33.53 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
Pompton Lakes

#2 Pompton Lakes

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population10,931
Coordinates41.0053800, -74.2907000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Pompton Lakes (-74.2907, 41.00538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
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.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.55 $9.11
Premium $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.98 $5.92 $11.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Pompton Lakes. The current time is 04:53:44.

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.