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

The driving distance from Bogota, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.69 mi
00h 22m
Flight
6.69 mi
10.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.69 mi
Kilometers
10.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.69 mi
Kilometers
17.2 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, Jun 3, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Bogota
Wed, Jun 3, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogota
2026-06-03T07:17
Arrive Union City
Wed, Jun 3, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bogota
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Ridgefield
NJ

Town in Connecticut

From Bogota
4.3 mi
00h 11m
To Union City
6.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Fort Lee Road

    1032 ft · 52 sec · West Fort Lee Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Road

    3016 ft · 60 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Avenue

    159 m · 10 sec · West Shore Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Vernon Street

    2717 ft · 58 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Teaneck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bergen Turnpike

    3217 ft · 1 min · Bergen Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Hendricks Causeway

    2955 ft · 1 min · Hendricks Causeway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Broad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Broad Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    971 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  14. 14

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
2.17 mi · 20%
South Broad Avenue
1.32 mi · 12%
Teaneck Road
0.89 mi · 8%
Railroad Avenue
0.76 mi · 7%
Bergen Turnpike
0.61 mi · 6%
River Road
0.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tonnelle Avenue

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

2.17 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 11m from Bogota
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bogota and Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Bogota and 6.4 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bogota and Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 11 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogota and Union City. Straight-line distance: 6.69 mi (10.76 km).

Bogota

#1 Bogota

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population8,297
Coordinates40.8762100, -74.0298600
Altitude16
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: West Fort Lee Road (-74.029849, 40.876235)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.95 $1.88 $3.77
Diesel $5.98 $2.27 $4.54

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bogota and Union City. The current time is 07:17:31.

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.