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

The driving distance from Dumont, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
14.68 mi
00h 36m
Flight
11.22 mi
18.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.68 mi
Kilometers
23.62 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, May 2, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Dumont
Sun, May 3, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumont
2026-05-02T22:55
Arrive Union City
Sat, May 2, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dumont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ridgefield Park
NJ

Village of New Jersey

From Dumont
6.4 mi
00h 18m
To Union City
8.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Plaza

    33 m · 11 sec · Veterans Plaza

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Madison Avenue

    887 ft · 22 sec · West Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Teaneck Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bergen Turnpike

    3217 ft · 1 min · Bergen Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Hendricks Causeway

    2955 ft · 1 min · Hendricks Causeway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Broad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Broad Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    971 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  12. 12

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dumont 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Teaneck Road
5.03 mi · 34%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.17 mi · 15%
Washington Avenue
1.98 mi · 13%
South Broad Avenue
1.32 mi · 9%
Bergen Turnpike
0.61 mi · 4%
Hendricks Causeway
0.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Teaneck Road

Continue on Teaneck Road

5.03 mi · 00h 09m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield Park
00h 18m from Dumont
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dumont and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 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?

Ridgefield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Dumont and 8.3 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dumont and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield Park

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 Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.5 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 9.6 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 11.7 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 9.6 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 Park.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

13 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dumont and Union City. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).

Dumont

#1 Dumont

City in United States of America

Population17,581
Coordinates40.9406500, -73.9968100
Altitude25
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: Veterans Plaza (-73.996916, 40.94066)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dumont and Union City. The current time is 22:55:46.

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.