Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West New York, NJ
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Bergenfield, NJ
Thomas Parker
This short 12.4-mile journey from West New York, NJ, to Bergenfield, NJ, is designed for a quick trip, taking around 20 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day drive that won't require an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $2 on fuel for this local excursion. Navigating through familiar Northeast terrain, this route primarily uses River Road and NJ 4, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B. It's the kind of drive you can easily fit into a busy schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 4 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Teaneck Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bruce Reynolds Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Plaza North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Bergenfield, NJ.
Start on 60th Street
Continue on CR 505
At end of road, turn left onto CR 505
Continue on CR 505
Continue on CR 505
Turn left onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Turn right onto Center Avenue
Turn left onto Bridge Plaza North
Turn slight left onto NJ 4
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto CR 39
Continue on CR 49; CR 39
Turn left onto CR 70
Turn left onto Portland Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Center Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Bridge Plaza North
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 70 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in West New York on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Bergenfield on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on a highway. With only 25% of the drive on highways, you'll mostly be on local roads like River Road and Teaneck Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on River Road. This drive will likely feel more like navigating through towns than a high-speed transit, requiring your attention at intersections.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.
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 12.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.9 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Bruce Reynolds Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Center Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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