Origin
Manalapan, NJ
Morning in Manalapan on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manalapan, 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
1h 11m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manalapan, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
Manalapan to West New York is 53.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via the New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward option for getting between these two points. It’s a relatively short drive, so you likely won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 37.8 mi | 45m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 33 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 37.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manalapan, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on CR 527A
314 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iron Ore Road
2
Turn left onto NJ 33
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 33
3
Turn straight onto NJ 33
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto I 95; NJTP
38 mi
·
45 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 495
8
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
10
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
11
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
12
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
14
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
15
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Manalapan, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 53 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Turn right onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Navigation decision point
6
44 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
6
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
4
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Bergenline Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.17
New Jersey Turnpike
(44.1 mi)
$6.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$6
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NY
27 mi in
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 11m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 94% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 37.8 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate this busy corridor. The highway portion will likely feel like a constant flow of traffic until you transition to surface roads closer to your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike.
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 53.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 6.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.17 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.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 6.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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