How far is Blairstown, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Blairstown, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.98 mi
01h 22m
Flight
50.91 mi
81.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.91 mi
Kilometers
81.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.98 mi
Kilometers
107.79 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sun, May 31, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Blairstown
Sun, May 31, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairstown
2026-05-31T07:52
Arrive Union City
Sun, May 31, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockaway
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

From Blairstown
31.8 mi
00h 41m
To Union City
35.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blairstown and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Carhart Street

    119 m · 23 sec · Carhart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    41.3 mi · 47 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown and Union City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
41.3 mi · 62%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 6%
Hope Road
3.51 mi · 5%
Hope - Blairstown Road
1.08 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 1%
NJ 495 East
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

41.3 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway
00h 41m from Blairstown
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blairstown and Clear near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blairstown to Union City?

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Blairstown and 35.2 miles from Union City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blairstown and Clear near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Rockaway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockaway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockaway.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Union City. Straight-line distance: 50.91 mi (81.93 km).

Blairstown

#1 Blairstown

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Carhart Street (-74.960235, 40.982901)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.29
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.64 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.85 $21.71
Premium $4.95 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $5.98 $14.11 $28.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Blairstown and Union City. The current time is 07:52:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.