Origin
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Tuesday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Westerleigh, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
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Westerleigh, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Manhattan, NY to Westerleigh, NY is 19.6 miles and takes about 40 minutes via the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension and NJ 440, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. Expect a drive that's mostly highway but with elements of urban and suburban commuting. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick hop, especially if you're looking to avoid crossing into New Jersey for an extended period. Consider this if you need to get across town with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| 9th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Paterson Plank Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Westerleigh, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Continue on West 86th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 86th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbus Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on 9th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto West 41st Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 41st Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
Galvin Avenue
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
7
Take the ramp
477 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto NY 495
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Willow Avenue, Weehawken, Hoboken
10
Continue on Willow Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 670
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto South Wing Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wing Viaduct
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on CR 681
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Paterson Plank Road
14
Continue on Paterson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Paterson Avenue
15
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto Hoboken Avenue
275 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hoboken Avenue
17
Continue on Jersey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
22
Take the exit
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 440
25
Continue on NY 440
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 12
Toward Forest Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on Willow Road West
382 ft
·
21 sec
·
Willow Road West
28
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnside Avenue
30
At end of road, turn right onto Jewett Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jewett Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Jewett Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.45 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.65
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$17
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
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
Westerleigh, NY
Afternoon in Westerleigh on Tuesday
Local time
12:54 PM
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
10 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
40m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 49% of the route being highway. You'll encounter stretches like the 4.7-mile segment on the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, which provides a taste of faster-paced travel. As you progress, the environment shifts from the intensity of the Lincoln Tunnel approach to more open highway before likely transitioning into more urban and suburban road conditions as you near Westerleigh. The character of the drive is defined by its practical, direct connection rather than scenic vistas.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.9 miles in.
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 22 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Manhattan, NY and Westerleigh, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Weehawken, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
New Jersey
2.9 mi in
|
~8m
Weehawken
4.6 mi in
|
~11m
Hoboken
4.6 mi in
|
~11m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
7.5 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 78; NJTP
About the Cities
Starting in Manhattan, NY
Full guide →Founded 1624
Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
Top landmarks
- • Empire State Building — skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
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 40m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.65 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. 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 Westerleigh, NY 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 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 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 Westerleigh, NY 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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