Origin
Madison, NJ
Morning in Madison on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, NJ to West New York, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or day trip across the Northeast, this 26.4-mile journey from Madison to West New York is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, US 1, and Main Street to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, the trip is highly economical for solo travelers or small groups. Because both locations are situated within New Jersey, you will remain in the Northeast region throughout the entire duration of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| US 1 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 7m |
| NJ 24 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 51st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| NJ 124 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 124
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 124
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 24 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto NJ 24
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 24
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 78
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 58B
Toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 1-9 North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 1; US 9
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto 51st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
14
Turn sharp left onto CR 501
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15
Turn right onto 52nd Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
52nd Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
17
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
18
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 124
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 58B
Toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1-9 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 1; US 9
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunne...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
West New York, NJ
Morning in West New York on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
41m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 74% of your route is spent on major thoroughfares. The journey features a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.7 miles along the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. While the majority of your time is spent on high-speed roads, the final leg transitions onto Main Street, shifting the driving experience from an open interstate feel to a more localized environment. This blend ensures you cover the distance efficiently while allowing for a gradual transition into the destination area. Be prepared for the contrast between the sustained momentum of the expressway and the necessary adjustments required when entering local streets.
74% 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: 8.7 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near NJ 124.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (NJ 124): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Madison, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward New York City and Newark.
New York City
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Newark
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3 miles (NJ 124): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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