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

The driving distance from West Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
16.65 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.78 mi
18.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.78 mi
Kilometers
18.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.65 mi
Kilometers
26.8 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in West Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Orange
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive West New York
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Orange
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
Lyndhurst
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From West Orange
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To West New York
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairmount Terrace

    1249 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Terrace

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Way

    1775 ft · 51 sec · Valley Way

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Way

    43 m · 7 sec · Eagle Rock Way

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Mountain Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1115 ft · 33 sec · Hillside Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Street

    117 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Valley Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    929 ft · 37 sec · Watchung Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Watchung Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2415 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Passaic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    867 ft · 20 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    661 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    7.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 3

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
155.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 3
7.76 mi · 47%
Valley Road
1.43 mi · 9%
Watchung Avenue
1.28 mi · 8%
South Mountain Avenue
1 mi · 6%
West Passaic Avenue
0.93 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 3

Merge slight left onto State Route 3

7.76 mi · 00h 09m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 14m from West Orange
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from West Orange and 8.3 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst

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 Lyndhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.6 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 10 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 6.8 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 10 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 Lyndhurst.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Orange and West New York. Straight-line distance: 11.78 mi (18.96 km).

West Orange

#1 West Orange

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population47,473
Coordinates40.7987100, -74.2390400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
West New York

#2 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: West Orange (-74.23904, 40.79871)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 Orange and West New York. The current time is 22:43:57.

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.