Origin
Bloomfield, NJ
Late night in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, NJ to West New York, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Bloomfield to West New York, expect a straightforward 13.4-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays due to its short duration. You will primarily navigate via State Route 3, East Passaic Avenue, and John F. Kennedy Boulevard to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Northeast region. Because the start and end points are both located in New Jersey, you can anticipate a familiar regional driving experience throughout the entire commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 3
— 7.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on Ridge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto Valentine Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Valentine Road
3
Turn left onto CR 651
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hoover Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 651 Spur
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Passaic Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
9
Merge onto NJ 3
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto NJ 495
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 495
12
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
14
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
15
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
16
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
18
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
19
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Valentine Road
Turn left onto Valentine Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Bou...
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West New York, NJ
Late night in West New York on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile that transitions from local streets to faster highway segments. Roughly 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balanced blend of road types. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.8 miles while traveling on State Route 3. As you move away from Bloomfield, the road dynamics shift from the local character of East Passaic Avenue toward the more structured flow of the major highway, eventually concluding on the urban corridors of John F. Kennedy Boulevard. This variation keeps the drive engaging despite its relatively short length.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on State Route 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Valentine Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Valentine Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 622 / Darling Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on State Route 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West New York, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Valentine Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 622 / Darling Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West New York, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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