Origin
Parsippany, NJ
Afternoon in Parsippany on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parsippany, 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
37m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parsippany, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Parsippany to West New York, expect a straightforward 28.2-mile journey that takes approximately 37 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it requires no overnight stays or complex logistics. Budgeting around $5 for fuel is more than enough to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Because you will be navigating entirely via local roads, you should prepare for a drive that demands your full attention rather than a cruise down a major interstate. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from the suburbs into the urban landscape of New Jersey without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 80 East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Parsippany Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Littleton Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsippany, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on this road
204 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 511
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsippany Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto CR 630
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Littleton Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Smith Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Smith Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 80 East
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on I 80E
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 80 East
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
8
Merge onto I 80
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
11
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJ 495
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 495
15
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
17
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
18
Continue on CR 501
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
19
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
21
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
60th Street
22
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 511 / Parsippany Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 511 / Parsippany Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 East
8
11 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, 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.
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunn...
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Bou...
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in West New York on Sunday
Local time
2:08 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
4 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
37m 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 turn-heavy experience as you navigate your way through local corridors like Parsippany Road, Littleton Road, and Smith Road. With a 0% highway share, this route is defined by consistent stop-and-go movement rather than the monotony of high-speed cruising. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the road requires constant focus on local traffic patterns and intersections. The character of the drive is distinctly urban-suburban, shifting steadily as you transition between these two New Jersey communities. Keep your eyes on the road, as the lack of highway miles means you will be actively engaged with the local infrastructure for the duration of your 37-minute trip.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on NJ 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near CR 511 / Parsippany Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 511 / Parsippany Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Parsippany, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward New York City and Clifton.
New York City
3.5 mi in
|
~5m
Clifton
11 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on NJ 3. 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: near the start (CR 511 / Parsippany Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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