Origin
West New York, NJ
Late night in West New York on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Harrison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Harrison, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 9.2-mile drive between West New York, NJ, and Harrison, NJ, is easily manageable in just 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike, Harrison Avenue, and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. With a fuel cost estimated at a minimal $2, this route is budget-friendly. The journey offers a mixed driving profile, suggesting a blend of highway and local road experiences. Given its proximity within the Northeast region of New Jersey, this trip is ideal for a quick commute or an easy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Essex Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Newark-Jersey City Turnpike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 51st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Harrison, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
10
Merge onto I 95
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15W
Toward I 280 West: Newark, Kearny
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 280
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Essex Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 17B
Toward CR 508 West: Kearny
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto CR 508
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
15
Continue on CR 508
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 508
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bergenline Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Navigation decision point
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.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 280 West: Newark, Kearny
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 15W
Toward I 280 West: Newark, Kearny
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward CR 508 West: Kearny
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17B
Toward CR 508 West: Kearny
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
New Jersey Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Harrison, NJ
Late night in Harrison on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 7 mph
27% chance
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
32 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
18m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this 9.2-mile stretch, with about 48% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition from the Turnpike, you'll likely experience changes in road type, incorporating urban surface streets like Harrison Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and more stop-and-go conditions as you approach your destination.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near Bergenline Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bergenline Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: 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 West New York, NJ and Harrison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp West, Kearny and Cr 508 West: Kearny.
Njtp West
1.7 mi in
|
~4m
Kearny
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Cr 508 West: Kearny
7.5 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 3.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.46 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey 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 Harrison, 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 0.1 miles (Bergenline Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Harrison, 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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