How far is Edgewater, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Edgewater, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewater and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater and Union City.
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Start on Hilliard Avenue
599 ft · 29 sec · Hilliard Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
3 mi · 5 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 Edgewater 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
Turn right onto River Road
2.99 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgewater 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 Edgewater to Union City?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Guttenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Edgewater and 2.6 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgewater and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Guttenberg
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 Guttenberg.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Union City. Straight-line distance: 4.13 mi (6.65 km).
#1 Edgewater
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.8270400, -73.9756900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
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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