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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
1414 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield
727 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1842 ft · 60 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Raritan Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Feather Bed Lane
2815 ft · 2 min · Feather Bed Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Inman Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Inman Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Raritan Road
1356 ft · 29 sec · Old Raritan Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1037 ft · 21 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Front Street
1210 ft · 37 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto South Plainfield Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · South Plainfield Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Parking Lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
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 South Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 25.31 mi (40.74 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 South Plainfield
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,965 |
| Coordinates | 40.5792700, -74.4115400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Plainfield (-74.41154, 40.57927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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