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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to West Milford, NJ is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
40.1 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.04 mi
48.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.04 mi
Kilometers
48.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.1 mi
Kilometers
64.54 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive West Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Wayne
NJ

Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

From West New York
20.1 mi
00h 26m
To West Milford
20.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 9 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

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
23.7 mi · 59%
NJ 3 West
14.3 mi · 36%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 2%
Bergenline Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
NJ 495 West
0.44 mi · 1%
51st Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Continue straight

11.7 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 26m from West New York
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West New York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from West New York and 20.1 miles from West Milford.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West New York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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 Wayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayne.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and West Milford. Straight-line distance: 30.04 mi (48.34 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
West Milford

#2 West Milford

Township of New Jersey

Population26,242
Coordinates41.1312100, -74.3673700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: West Milford (-74.36737, 41.13121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and West Milford. The current time is 07:28:38.

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.