How far is Caldwell, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Caldwell, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Union City.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
74 m · 15 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Claremont Avenue
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Turn left onto Valley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
929 ft · 37 sec · Watchung Avenue
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Continue on Watchung Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2415 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street
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Turn straight onto West Passaic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
867 ft · 20 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp right
661 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1588 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
80 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 30th Street
1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 47th Street
612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 45th Street
20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Union City.
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.
State Route 3
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
7.76 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Caldwell 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 Caldwell to Union City?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Nutley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Caldwell and 10.2 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caldwell and Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Nutley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nutley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Union City. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.31 km).
#1 Caldwell
Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 7,943 |
| Coordinates | 40.8398200, -74.2765400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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