Spanning 82.6 miles, this trip from Lacey to West New York is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 52 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. The route keeps you within the Northeast region, transitioning from the more suburban character of Lacey toward the dense urban environment of West New York. It is a highly practical connection that prioritizes efficiency over leisure, making it an ideal choice if you need to reach your destination quickly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Lacey, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
47.7 mi
57m
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi
17m
Dover Road
6.9 mi
10m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi
8m
Lacey Road
1.3 mi
1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
NJ 495
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 47.7 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacey, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on this road
0.6 mi·3 min·this road
2
Turn left onto CR 614
1.3 mi·1 min·Lacey Road
3
Turn right onto CR 618
6.8 mi·10 min·Dover Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 530
0.1 mi·23 sec·Dover Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·US 9
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
6
Merge onto GSP; US 9
23 mi·26 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
8
Continue on GSP
25 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 129Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
11
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·16 sec·this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
14
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi·17 min·New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi·8 min·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 16EToward NJ 495 East: Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi·37 sec·NJ 495
18
Take the exit
263 ft·6 sec
Toward Kennedy BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
19
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·30th Street
20
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft·16 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
21
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi·2 min·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
22
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·49th Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Bergenline Avenue
24
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·60th Street
25
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, be mindful that traffic patterns on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike can fluctuate significantly, so check real-time conditions before heading out. Because there are zero planned stops in this data, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Lacey to keep your $14 estimate accurate. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by keeping a steady pace, but don't hesitate to pull over if you need a break during the 82.6-mile trek. Always keep an eye on your GPS when navigating the switch between the Turnpike and local roads to ensure a smooth arrival.
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 41.3 miles from Lacey, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.7 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 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 32m
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 Lacey, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lacey, NJ
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lacey, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 47.7 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 1.9 and 79 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip|~5m in|CR 618 / Dover Road
Turn right onto CR 618 / Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.8 mi into trip|~16m in|US 9
Take the ramp onto US 9 toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewoo...
8
57.2 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
58.3 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
7
79 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
$13.69 one way
$27.39 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.00
$30.00
premium
$4.93
$16.02
$32.04
diesel
$5.61
$18.24
$36.47
Estimated Tolls: $5.69
Garden State Parkway
(47.7 mi)$2.86
New Jersey Turnpike
(20.2 mi)$2.83
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
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.67
$3.96
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.23
$3.30
EV Truck/SUV
33
0
$11.56
$5.29
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Lacey, NJ
Morning
in Lacey on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West New York, NJ
Morning
in West New York on Sunday
Local time
6:25 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 52m 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 79.7
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 71.2
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 65.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a fast-paced, highway-focused experience, as 83% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, with a brief transition onto Dover Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 47.7 miles along the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent driving rhythm for nearly an hour. While the route feels like a standard interstate commute, the transition from open lanes to the more congested areas approaching West New York requires you to stay alert behind the wheel.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near CR 618 / Dover Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.6 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 1.9 miles (CR 618 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 9): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Lacey, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, New York, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
Gsp Toll North
8.8 mi in|~16m|via US 9
New York
8.8 mi in|~16m|via US 9
Njtp: New York City
57.2 mi in|~1h 14m
Trenton
57.2 mi in|~1h 14m
Njtp North: New York City
58.2 mi in|~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.69 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 1.9 miles (CR 618 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 9): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
