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

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
66.35 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.12 mi
80.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.12 mi
Kilometers
80.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.35 mi
Kilometers
106.78 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Tue, May 5, 11:54 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Tue, May 5, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-05-05T10:44
Arrive Union City
Tue, May 5, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brick
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
Morristown
NJ

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Brick
33 mi
00h 35m
To Union City
33.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brick Boulevard

    1507 ft · 39 sec · Brick Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    591 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  15. 15

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  22. 22

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brick 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
39 mi · 59%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 21%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 9%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 3%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 35m from Brick
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brick and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Brick and 33.4 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morristown, 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 Morristown.

RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

34 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Union City. Straight-line distance: 50.12 mi (80.66 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
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: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and Union City. The current time is 10:44:06.

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.