How far is West New York, NJ from Princeton Meadows, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
49.45 mi
01h 10m
Flight
42.72 mi
68.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.72 mi
Kilometers
68.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.58 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton Meadows
Fri, Apr 17, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Fri, Apr 17, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Princeton Meadows
Fri, Apr 17, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodbridge
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From West New York
24.7 mi
00h 35m
To Princeton Meadows
24.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    32.3 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick

    2176 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road

    1115 ft · 22 sec · Cranbury-South River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Forsgate Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forsgate Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dey Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Dey Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotts Corner Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Plainsboro Road

    1463 ft · 40 sec · Plainsboro Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tamarron Drive

    1810 ft · 1 min · Tamarron Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    87 m · 21 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 Princeton Meadows.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
38 mi · 77%
Dey Road
2.8 mi · 6%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 2%
Forsgate Drive
0.88 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 2%
NJ 32
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

32.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 35m from West New York
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Princeton Meadows.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from West New York and 24.7 miles from Princeton Meadows.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Princeton Meadows.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Princeton Meadows. Straight-line distance: 42.72 mi (68.75 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
Princeton Meadows

#2 Princeton Meadows

Town

Population13,834
Coordinates40.3317700, -74.5637700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Princeton Meadows (-74.56377, 40.33177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Princeton Meadows. The current time is 08:22:36.

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.