Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linden, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Linden, NJ to West New York, NJ is 19.2 miles and takes about 30m via US 1 EXPR, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a quick transit rather than a scenic excursion. You'll likely find it a practical choice for local commutes or connecting to other journeys.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 EXPR | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Carlton Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Edgar Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 51st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Linden, NJ and West New York, NJ.
Start on West 12th Street
Turn right onto South Stiles Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Turn right onto 51st Street
Turn sharp left onto CR 501
Turn right onto 52nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Turn right onto 60th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Linden on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in West New York on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive, with 45% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on US 1 EXPR, Pulaski Skyway, and US 1. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 5.8 miles on US 1 EXPR, indicating a period of consistent speed. Expect the road to feel like a typical urban and suburban commute, shifting between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more congested local road segments as you approach your destination. It's a drive characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Linden is a city of 42,000 people (2019) in New Jersey. Linden is a regional hub of Polish immigration and features a significant number of establishments featuring the food and culture of Poland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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