Origin
West New York, NJ
Morning in West New York on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Madison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Madison, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from West New York to Madison, New Jersey, expect a quick 26.2-mile journey that typically takes about 41 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Tonnelle Avenue, and the Pulaski Skyway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of around $4, this route is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that favors speed and connectivity over scenic detours, making it ideal for those who simply need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 124 | 3.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 24 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 51st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Madison, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
6
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 1; US 9
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
344 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Frontage Road
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frontage Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
13
Merge onto I 78
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
15
Continue on NJ 24
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 7B-A
Toward NJ 124 West: River Road, Summit, Chatham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124
416 ft
·
10 sec
·
NJ 124
Toward NJ 24 West, NJ 124 West: Chatham
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 124
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 124
Exit 7A
Toward NJ 124 West: Chatham
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
NJ 124
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port...
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NJ 124 West: River Road, Summit, Chatham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7B-A
Toward NJ 124 West: River Road, Summit, Chatham
9
23 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NJ 124
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124 toward NJ 24 West, NJ 124 West: Chatham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 24 West, NJ 124 West: Chatham
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NJ 124
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 124 toward NJ 124 West: Chatham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward NJ 124 West: Chatham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Pulaski Skyway
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Madison, NJ
Morning in Madison on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 26.2-mile trek is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 65% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of urban navigation and faster traffic flow, including an 8.7-mile stretch on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Expect the drive to shift in character as you transition from the dense roads of West New York onto the higher-speed highway sections. While the route is functional rather than leisurely, the variety of road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You can anticipate a steady, predictable pace for the majority of the 41-minute duration.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Tonnelle Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near US 1; US 9.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 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 West New York, NJ and Madison, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo and Njtp: Economy Parking - among others.
Jersey City
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1; US 9
Port Newark
8.5 mi in
|
~14m
|
via US 1; US 9
Newark Airport North Area
10.6 mi in
|
~17m
Air Cargo
10.6 mi in
|
~17m
Njtp: Economy Parking
10.9 mi in
|
~18m
Morristown
19.7 mi in
|
~28m
Summit
22.8 mi in
|
~32m
Chatham
22.8 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Pulaski Skyway. 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 Madison, 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 8.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 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 Madison, 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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