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Cities Near West New York

Cities near West New York, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mott Haven, New York City, Passaic. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to West New York, New Jersey is Mott Haven, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Mott Haven5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
New York City5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Passaic8 mi / 12 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Newark9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Forest Hills10 mi / 16 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Yonkers12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Bensonhurst13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Wayne17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island17 mi / 27 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Greenburgh19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from West New York

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mott Haven, New York City, Passaic, Newark, Forest Hills. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near West New York include Mott Haven, New York City, Passaic, Newark, Forest Hills. The closest is Mott Haven, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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