Traveling from Mantua to West New York covers 99.2 miles of New Jersey, making this a straightforward drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. Because the trip is short and efficient, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. With an estimated fuel cost of just $16, the journey is quite budget-friendly for solo drivers or small groups. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the transit. This route is an ideal choice if you are looking for a practical, no-nonsense connection between South Jersey and the northern part of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Mantua, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi
1h 23m
I 295
11.7 mi
14m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi
8m
Mantua Pike
2.8 mi
4m
South Broad Street
1.3 mi
3m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
Broadway
0.7 mi
1m
Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua, NJ and West New York, NJ.
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Start on this road
66 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto NJ 45
2.8 mi·4 min·Mantua Pike
3
Continue on NJ 45; CR 551
1.3 mi·3 min·South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
236 ft·9 sec·Edith Avenue
5
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·Washington Avenue
6
Continue on CR 551
0.2 mi·18 sec·Broadway
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551
0.5 mi·45 sec·Broadway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
9
Merge onto I 295
12 mi·14 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 36AToward NJ 73 South: BerlinUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi·18 sec·NJ 73
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi·8 min·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 16EToward NJ 495 East: Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi·37 sec·NJ 495
19
Take the exit
263 ft·6 sec
Toward Kennedy BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
20
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·30th Street
21
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft·16 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
22
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi·2 min·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
23
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·49th Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Bergenline Avenue
25
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·60th Street
26
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Trip Plan
Given the duration of just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak commuting hours is always wise when navigating the New Jersey Turnpike. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the drive in one go, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches. Pack your own snacks to save time, as the highway-heavy nature of the route means you will spend most of your time at speed. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your E-ZPass ready, as the heavy reliance on the turnpike system involves multiple toll points that can interrupt your flow if you aren't prepared.
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 49.6 miles from Mantua, NJ, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 42m
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 Mantua, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mantua, NJ
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Mantua, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 70.9 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.9 and 95.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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16.9 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
18 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
33.1 mi into trip|~45m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
89.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
95.7 mi into trip|~2h 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
$16.45 one way
$32.89 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.01
$36.02
premium
$4.93
$19.24
$38.48
diesel
$5.61
$21.90
$43.80
Estimated Tolls: $10.80
New Jersey Turnpike
(77.2 mi)$10.80
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
$16
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.42
$4.76
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
EV Truck/SUV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 17, 2026
Origin
Mantua, NJ
Afternoon
in Mantua on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West New York, NJ
Afternoon
in West New York on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
50 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m 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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 95.8
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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 85.5
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 82.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 90% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment of 70.9 miles. The road feels strictly utilitarian, designed for efficiency rather than leisure or winding detours. Because the route relies so heavily on interstates, you can anticipate a consistent flow of traffic and a very predictable driving pace. Being behind the wheel here requires focus, as you transition between the primary turnpike lanes and the Eastern Spur to reach your destination.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 99.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): 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.
Between Mantua, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
17.5 mi in|~26m
Njtp North: New York
18 mi in|~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.80 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
