How far is Emerson, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Emerson, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerson and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson and Union City.
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Start on Kinderkamack Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
801 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on River Street
1.4 km · 1 min · River Street
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Turn left onto Midtown Bridge Street
1182 ft · 24 sec · Midtown Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto Salem Street
101 m · 7 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1733 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · River Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Avenue
159 m · 10 sec · West Shore Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Mount Vernon Street
2717 ft · 58 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Turn right onto Teaneck Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Teaneck Road
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Continue on Bergen Turnpike
3217 ft · 1 min · Bergen Turnpike
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Continue on Hendricks Causeway
2955 ft · 1 min · Hendricks Causeway
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Turn right onto South Broad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Broad Avenue
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn left onto 51st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
971 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Emerson 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.
Kinderkamack Road
Start on Kinderkamack Road
4.6 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Emerson and Partly Sunny near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerson to Union City?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bogota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Emerson and 13.4 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Emerson and Partly Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Bogota
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 Bogota.
Yonkers station
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New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerson and Union City. Straight-line distance: 13.59 mi (21.87 km).
#1 Emerson
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.9762100, -74.0262500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
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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