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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Waldwick, NJ is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.11 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.32 mi
26.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.32 mi
Kilometers
26.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.11 mi
Kilometers
32.36 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldwick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Waldwick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West New York
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lodi
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From West New York
10.1 mi
00h 15m
To Waldwick
10.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 60th Street

    1884 ft · 1 min · 60th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boulevard East

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodcliff Avenue

    2745 ft · 59 sec · Woodcliff Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 46 West

    740 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Paramus

    129 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on NJ 17 North: Paramus

    628 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7 South: Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus

    583 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street

    117 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
10.6 mi · 53%
US 46 West
3.49 mi · 17%
Boulevard East
1.7 mi · 8%
Broad Avenue
0.98 mi · 5%
Fairview Avenue
0.93 mi · 5%
Grand Avenue
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 North

Continue straight

4.09 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lodi
00h 15m from West New York
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West New York and Mostly Sunny near Waldwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from West New York and 10.1 miles from Waldwick.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West New York and Mostly Sunny near Waldwick.

Stop Ideas Near Lodi

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 Lodi and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.7 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 12.2 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 12 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 12.3 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 Lodi.

RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Waldwick. Straight-line distance: 16.32 mi (26.26 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
Waldwick

#2 Waldwick

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population10,261
Coordinates41.0106500, -74.1179200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Waldwick (-74.11792, 41.01065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.80
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.90 $5.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.95 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.25 $8.49

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 Waldwick. The current time is 00:37:27.

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.