Origin
West New York, NJ
Morning in West New York on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Elmwood Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.8 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 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
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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Elmwood Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
West New York, NJ to Elmwood Park, NJ is 12.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via US 46 and Boulevard East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. Expect a mixed drive that combines quicker highway sections with local road navigation. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand, a short commute, or a simple point-to-point journey without requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Boulevard East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mola Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodcliff Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 6.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Elmwood Park, NJ.
1
Start on 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street
2
Turn left onto Boulevard East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Boulevard East
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Woodcliff Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Woodcliff Avenue
4
Continue on CR 48
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto NJ 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 46 West
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 46
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on US 46
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
Turn right onto Mola Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mola Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Linden Avenue
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Linden Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Linden Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Woodcliff Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Woodcliff Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward US 46 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 46 West
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Linden Avenue
Turn left onto Linden Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elmwood Park, NJ
Morning in Elmwood Park on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
14 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
23m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 6.6-mile stretch on US 46, which likely offers a more continuous, faster-paced driving experience. The remainder of the trip will involve navigating local roads like Boulevard East and Broad Avenue, which may require more attention to traffic signals and intersections. The transition between these road types is a key characteristic of this drive, moving from potentially higher-speed travel to more urban or suburban settings.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on US 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Woodcliff Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.1 miles (Woodcliff Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 6.6 miles on US 46. 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 Elmwood Park, 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 2.1 miles (Woodcliff Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Elmwood Park, 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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