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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Wantage, NJ is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.89 mi
01h 24m
Flight
42.15 mi
67.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.15 mi
Kilometers
67.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.89 mi
Kilometers
88.33 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wantage
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 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 Wantage
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Kinnelon
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From West New York
27.4 mi
00h 42m
To Wantage
27.5 mi
00h 42m

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
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1077 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    47 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Glenwood Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Glenwood Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lake Wallkill Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Lake Wallkill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kelly Road

    1806 ft · 1 min · Kelly Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
33.2 mi · 61%
NJ 3 West
14.3 mi · 26%
Glenwood Road
2.51 mi · 5%
Lake Wallkill Road
2.41 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 2%
Bergenline Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Continue straight

28.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinnelon
00h 42m from West New York
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Kinnelon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from West New York and 27.5 miles from Wantage.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kinnelon

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 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 Wantage. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.83 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
Wantage

#2 Wantage

Township of New Jersey

Population10,899
Coordinates41.2442600, -74.5507200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Wantage (-74.55072, 41.24426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

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 Wantage. The current time is 00:37:55.

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.