How far is West New York, NJ from Tenafly, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Tenafly, NJ is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Tenafly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Tenafly.
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Start on 60th Street
1884 ft · 60 sec · 60th Street
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Continue on Hillside Road
3071 ft · 59 sec · Hillside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
640 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Hudson Terrace
2 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road
725 ft · 14 sec · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Tenafly.
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.
River Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
4.64 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West New York and Partly Sunny near Tenafly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West New York to Tenafly?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Fort Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from West New York and 6 miles from Tenafly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West New York and Partly Sunny near Tenafly.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Lee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Lee.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Tenafly. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.89 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 Tenafly
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,304 |
| Coordinates | 40.9253800, -73.9629200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tenafly (-73.96292, 40.92538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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