How far is West New York, NJ from Readington, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Readington, NJ is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town 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 Readington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Readington.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
105 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frontage Road
991 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
24 m · 4 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
562 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2521 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Dreahook Road
2345 ft · 1 min · Dreahook Road
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Continue on Readington Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Readington Road
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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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 Readington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving West New York and Rain near Readington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West New York to Readington?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
New Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from West New York and 24.8 miles from Readington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:14 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 Rain around West New York and Rain near Readington.
Stop Ideas Near New Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Providence.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Readington. Straight-line distance: 40.82 mi (65.69 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 Readington
Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -74.7376600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Readington (-74.73766, 40.56871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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