Origin
Hillsdale, NJ
Morning in Hillsdale on Saturday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsdale, NJ to West New York, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsdale, NJ
Thomas Parker
West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hillsdale, NJ to West New York, NJ is 19.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Kinderkamack Road and NJ 4, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick errand or connecting to further travel. You'll experience a mix of suburban and more urban environments as you make your way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderkamack Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| NJ 4 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| CR 505 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bruce Reynolds Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 60th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hillsdale Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hudson Terrace | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kinderkamack Road
— 6.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on CR 112
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hillsdale Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 503
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Kinderkamack Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Madison Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Johnson Avenue
428 ft
·
10 sec
·
Johnson Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
276 ft
·
7 sec
6
Merge onto NJ 4
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Kelby Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Kelby Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 505
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hudson Terrace
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on CR 505
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on CR 505
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
River Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 505
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CR 505
13
Continue on 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
60th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road
Turn right onto CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Johnson Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Johnson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NJ 4
Merge onto NJ 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 505 / Hudson Terrace
Turn right onto CR 505 / Hudson Terrace
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.67 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| premium | $5.13 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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 Saturday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
1 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
31m 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?
This route is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 31% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.9 miles on Kinderkamack Road before transitioning to other roads. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent exits and entrances as you move between NJ 4 and local surface streets. The route offers a practical feel, with a direct connection between its start and endpoints.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Kinderkamack Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.3 miles (CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Hillsdale, NJ
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Hillsdale — New Jersey Transit rail station on the Pascack Valley Line
Arriving in West New York, NJ
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Excelsior Engine Co. No. 2 Firehouse — historic building in Hudson County, New Jersey
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Kinderkamack Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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