How far is West New York, NJ from South Plainfield, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to South Plainfield, NJ is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.56 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.31 mi
40.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.31 mi
Kilometers
40.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.56 mi
Kilometers
47.58 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Plainfield
Tue, Apr 14, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in West New York
Tue, Apr 14, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-14T21:26
Arrive South Plainfield
Tue, Apr 14, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From West New York
14.8 mi
00h 25m
To South Plainfield
14.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and South Plainfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West New York and South Plainfield.

  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

    1 km · 2 min · 51st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    1414 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield

    727 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1842 ft · 60 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Raritan Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Feather Bed Lane

    2815 ft · 2 min · Feather Bed Lane

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Inman Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Inman Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Raritan Road

    1356 ft · 29 sec · Old Raritan Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Street

    1037 ft · 21 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1210 ft · 37 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Plainfield Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · South Plainfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Plainfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and South Plainfield.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
4.89 mi · 17%
US 22 West
4.81 mi · 16%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.81 mi · 13%
Pulaski Skyway
3.28 mi · 11%
US 1-9 Local South
3.22 mi · 11%
Inman Avenue
2.33 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

4.89 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 25m from West New York
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West New York and Partly Sunny near South Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West New York to South Plainfield?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from West New York and 14.8 miles from South Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West New York and Partly Sunny near South Plainfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10 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 12.1 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 3.8 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 12.1 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and South Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 25.31 mi (40.74 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
South Plainfield

#2 South Plainfield

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population23,965
Coordinates40.5792700, -74.4115400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: South Plainfield (-74.41154, 40.57927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 South Plainfield. The current time is 21:26:22.

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.