Origin
Carteret, NJ
Morning in Carteret on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carteret, 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
34m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carteret, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 21.2-mile drive from Carteret, NJ, to West New York, NJ, is a quick 34-minute journey, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and its Eastern Spur, followed by John F. Kennedy Boulevard, the route is heavily highway-focused at 77%. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, meaning you'll stay within familiar territory for this straightforward commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 9.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carteret, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on Carteret Avenue
194 ft
·
10 sec
·
Carteret Avenue
2
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Linden Street
3
Turn left onto CR 604
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
4
Continue on CR 602
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
5
Turn right onto Industrial Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Industrial Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 495
13
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
15
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
16
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
17
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
19
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
20
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpik...
9
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.21
New Jersey Turnpike
(15.8 mi)
$2.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in West New York on Sunday
Local time
8:09 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
23 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
34m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 21.2-mile trip, with 77% of the route on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. This means you'll be navigating a significant portion of your drive on high-speed, multi-lane roads. The route transitions to John F. Kennedy Boulevard towards the end, offering a slightly different road surface and traffic pattern as you approach West New York. Overall, it's a drive characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained highways.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carteret, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Njtp North
1.5 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.21 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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