How far is West New York, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
66.5 mi
01h 14m
Flight
54.96 mi
88.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.96 mi
Kilometers
88.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.5 mi
Kilometers
107.02 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From West New York
30 mi
00h 37m
To Trenton
36.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2284 ft · 51 sec · State Route 18

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton

    1887 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
28.3 mi · 43%
US 1 South
21 mi · 32%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 4%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

22.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 37m from West New York
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from West New York and 36.5 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 54.96 mi (88.45 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
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: 60th Street (-74.014312, 40.787877)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $4.95 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $5.98 $14.05 $28.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Trenton. The current time is 23:08:12.

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.