Origin
Orange, NJ
Morning in Orange on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, 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
27m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short, 16.4-mile drive from Orange, NJ, to West New York, NJ, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking an estimated 27 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major roadways like the Essex Freeway and Tonnelle Avenue, with a significant 56% portion on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of around $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, no overnight stops are necessary. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey for the entirety of this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Newark-Jersey City Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| New Wittpenn Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| 51st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 1-9 Truck | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 52nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
Toward I 280 West
2
Merge onto I 280
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Essex Freeway
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward CR 508: West Orange, South Orange, Montclair
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 508 Spur
324 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northfield Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 280 East
6
Merge onto I 280
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
8
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 1-9 Truck
11
Merge onto US 1; US 9
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward CR 508: West Orange, South Orange, Montclair
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward CR 508: West Orange, South Orange, Montc...
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 508 Spur / Northfield Avenue
Turn left onto CR 508 Spur / Northfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 280 / Essex Freeway
Merge onto I 280 / Essex Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 508 / Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Merge onto CR 508 / Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
6:20 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 mixed driving experience on this route, blending highway speeds with surface street navigation. Over half of the journey, 56%, is on highways, offering stretches of faster travel. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 6.8 miles along the Essex Freeway, providing a consistent pace for that portion. As you transition between the Essex Freeway, Tonnelle Avenue, and Newark-Jersey City Turnpike, the road character will shift, requiring adjustments in your driving style. This route offers a dynamic feel, moving from more open highway conditions to potentially busier urban arteries.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Essex Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (CR 508 Spur / Northfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 280 / Essex Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Orange, NJ to West New York, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 508 East: Jersey City along the way.
Cr 508 East: Jersey City
7.5 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). 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 6.8 miles on Essex Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Newark-Jersey City 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.
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 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (CR 508 Spur / Northfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 280 / Essex Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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