Traveling from Cinnaminson to West New York covers 81.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek through the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize Burlington Pike, I-95, and the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur to complete your journey. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is quite manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Cinnaminson, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
54.8 mi
1h 4m
Burlington Pike
12.9 mi
21m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi
8m
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
2.6 mi
2m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
NJ 495
0.5 mi
<1m
Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 54.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cinnaminson, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on US 130
8.2 mi·13 min·Burlington Pike
2
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.3 mi·27 sec·Washington Avenue
3
Continue on US 130; CR 543
4.7 mi·8 min·Burlington Pike
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
6
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
55 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 95
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi·8 min·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 16EToward NJ 495 East: Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi·37 sec·NJ 495
11
Take the exit
263 ft·6 sec
Toward Kennedy BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·30th Street
13
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft·16 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
14
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi·2 min·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·49th Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Bergenline Avenue
17
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·60th Street
18
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 48 minute duration, you can easily complete this trip without planning for any formal stops along the way. To avoid the heaviest congestion on these major corridors, try to time your departure outside of standard morning and evening commute windows. Since the route relies heavily on the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, keep an eye on real-time traffic updates to ensure your transition between highways remains smooth. Having your payment method ready for tolls is a smart move, as this is a high-traffic highway route. Since there are no required stops, you have the freedom to drive straight through and arrive at your destination in one go.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.7 miles from Cinnaminson, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West New York, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cinnaminson, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cinnaminson, NJ
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cinnaminson, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 54.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.5 and 79.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13.5 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, C...
6
16.8 mi into trip|~27m in|I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
71.6 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
6
79.4 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
$13.48 one way
$26.96 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.76
$29.52
premium
$4.93
$15.77
$31.53
diesel
$5.61
$17.95
$35.90
Estimated Tolls: $1.24
New Jersey Turnpike
(8.9 mi)$1.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.54
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cinnaminson, NJ
Afternoon
in Cinnaminson on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West New York, NJ
Afternoon
in West New York on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
1h 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 78.5
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 67.3
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 64.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 79% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. The journey features a significant 54.8-mile stretch on I-95, which serves as the backbone of your transit through the state. You will transition from local roads like Burlington Pike onto the major arterial highways, meaning the character of the drive shifts from suburban streets to a consistent interstate pace. It is a functional, efficient route designed for speed rather than leisure, so prepare for a steady rhythm once you merge onto the turnpike.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Burlington Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cinnaminson, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City and Camden.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
13.2 mi in|~21m
Njtp North: New York City
13.5 mi in|~22m
Camden
13.5 mi in|~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.24 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 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
