If you are planning a trip from Greentree to West New York, expect a straightforward journey covering 85.3 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 49 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $14 for fuel to cover the distance across the Northeast region. Because this route is heavily reliant on major corridors, you will spend the vast majority of your time on high-speed roads. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to move quickly between these two New Jersey locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Greentree, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi
1h 23m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi
8m
NJ 73
1.7 mi
2m
Marlton Pike
0.9 mi
1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
North Cropwell Road
0.6 mi
1m
Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
NJ 495
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greentree, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi·54 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 70
0.9 mi·1 min·Marlton Pike
3
Turn left onto North Cropwell Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cropwell Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Holtec Drive
0.3 mi·50 sec·Holtec Drive
5
Turn right onto Greentree Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Greentree Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto NJ 73
1.6 mi·2 min·NJ 73
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on NJ 73
198 ft·3 sec·NJ 73
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward NJTPUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi·8 min·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 16EToward NJ 495 East: Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi·37 sec·NJ 495
15
Take the exit
263 ft·6 sec
Toward Kennedy BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·30th Street
17
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft·16 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
18
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi·2 min·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
19
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·49th Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Bergenline Avenue
21
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·60th Street
22
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the heavy reliance on the New Jersey Turnpike, it is wise to check for traffic patterns before heading out to ensure you stick to your estimated 1 hour and 49-minute arrival window. Because you will be spending almost the entire trip on highways, make sure your vehicle is prepared for sustained high-speed driving. Keep your $14 fuel budget in mind, and consider fueling up before you merge onto the Turnpike to avoid potential premium prices at service areas. The lack of required stops gives you the freedom to drive straight through, so plan your rest breaks based on your personal comfort rather than route necessity.
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 42.6 miles from Greentree, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 53m 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 28m
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 Greentree, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greentree, NJ
This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Greentree, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 70.9 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 81.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip|~4m in|Greentree Road
Turn right onto Greentree Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward NJTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJTP
7
4.1 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
19.2 mi into trip|~25m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
81.8 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.14 one way
$28.28 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.49
$30.98
premium
$4.93
$16.54
$33.09
diesel
$5.61
$18.83
$37.67
Estimated Tolls: $10.80
New Jersey Turnpike
(77.2 mi)$10.80
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
$14
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.09
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
EV Truck/SUV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Greentree, NJ
Morning
in Greentree on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West New York, NJ
Morning
in West New York on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 49m 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 82.3
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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 73.5
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 58.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 85.3-mile route is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate using a combination of the New Jersey Turnpike, the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, and NJ 73. The experience is defined by a significant 70.9-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Do not expect winding backroads here; the route prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over scenic, slow-paced cruising. It is a consistent, reliable trek that allows you to maintain a steady pace for nearly the entire duration of the trip.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.9 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 2 miles in near Greentree Road.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 2 miles (Greentree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.80 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 2 miles (Greentree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: 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.
