How far is Closter, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Closter, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Closter and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Closter and Union City.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
538 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Naugle Street
159 m · 30 sec · Naugle Street
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Turn sharp left onto Closter Dock Road
590 ft · 26 sec · Closter Dock Road
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Turn right
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Harrington Avenue
83 m · 7 sec · Harrington Avenue
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Continue on Closter Dock Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Closter Dock Road
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Turn slight right
922 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Closter Dock Road
1719 ft · 45 sec · Closter Dock Road
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Turn right onto Piermont Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Piermont Road
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Continue on County Road
1198 ft · 20 sec · County Road
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Continue on County Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road
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Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · East Clinton Avenue
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Continue on East Clinton Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Hudson Terrace
2 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace
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Continue on Main Street
640 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn right
3071 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on 60th Street
75 m · 12 sec · 60th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3036 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 48th Street
1926 ft · 1 min · 48th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
944 ft · 34 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 Closter 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.
River Road
Continue on River Road
4.63 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Closter and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Closter to Union City?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Englewood Cliffs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Closter and 13.8 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Closter and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood Cliffs
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 Englewood Cliffs.
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Closter and Union City. Straight-line distance: 13.76 mi (22.15 km).
#1 Closter
Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.9731500, -73.9615300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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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