Origin
West New York, NJ
Afternoon in West New York on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Parsippany, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Parsippany, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from West New York to Parsippany, you are looking at a straightforward 27.3-mile trip. Expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including Bergenline Avenue, 51st Street, and John F, rather than relying on major highway systems. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this short Northeast transit. This route is best viewed as a practical connection between two New Jersey locations rather than a scenic getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| NJ 3 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Parsippany Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Littleton Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 51st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 13.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Parsippany, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 46
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 46
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 630
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Littleton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CR 511
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsippany Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left
204 ft
·
15 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 2.4 — 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.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NJ 495
Merge onto NJ 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Parsippany, NJ
Afternoon in Parsippany on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
4 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
36m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the urban landscape. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will be sticking to surface streets for the entire 27.3-mile journey. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, the pace remains steady but requires constant awareness of local traffic patterns and intersections. You will find that the personality of this drive is strictly functional, prioritizing direct local connections over the speed of an interstate commute.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on US 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and NJ 3. 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
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 13 decision points packed into just 27.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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 1.9 miles (NJ 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from West New York, NJ to Parsippany, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Njtp West along the way.
Njtp West
1.7 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 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 Parsippany, 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 1.9 miles (NJ 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parsippany, 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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