Origin
West New York, NJ
Morning in West New York on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Bloomfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Bloomfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a short transit between West New York and Bloomfield, you are looking at a quick 13.2-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is simple enough to complete without any overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via NJ 3, East Passaic Avenue, and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is a highly economical route for your Northeast travels. Because both the origin and destination are located within New Jersey, you can expect a familiar regional feel throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 7.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Bloomfield, NJ.
1
Start on 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
60th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
3
Turn right onto 51st Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
51st Street
4
Turn sharp left onto CR 501
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
7
Continue on this road
374 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 495 West
8
Merge onto NJ 495
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NJ 3
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, Passaic, Clifton
Use the slight right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 622
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 622
411 ft
·
9 sec
·
Darling Avenue
15
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
16
Continue on CR 652
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Passaic Avenue
17
Continue on CR 652
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Drive
18
Turn left onto CR 651
343 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hoover Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight right onto Valentine Road
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Valentine Road
20
Turn right onto Ridge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ridge Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Ridge Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
7
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, Passaic, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, Passaic,...
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 622 / Bloomfield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 622 / Bloomfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bloomfield, NJ
Morning in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
22 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
22m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local navigation with faster transit. You will spend roughly 58% of your time on highways, providing a blend of speed and surface street interaction. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 7.5 miles you will spend on NJ 3, which serves as the backbone of your commute. As you transition from the initial segments onto local roads, the pace shifts from a highway-focused flow to a more measured approach. Expect a straightforward experience behind the wheel that avoids the monotony of long-haul interstate driving.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on NJ 3.
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 0.7 miles in near CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
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 14 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: 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 West New York, NJ and Bloomfield, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp West, Passaic and Clifton.
Njtp West
1.7 mi in
|
~4m
Passaic
10 mi in
|
~15m
Clifton
10 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 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 Bloomfield, 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 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: 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 Bloomfield, 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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