How far is Englewood Cliffs, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Englewood Cliffs, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.79 mi
00h 27m
Flight
8.21 mi
13.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.21 mi
Kilometers
13.21 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.19 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sun, May 31, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Englewood Cliffs
Sun, May 31, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Englewood Cliffs
2026-05-31T02:42
Arrive Union City
Sun, May 31, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Englewood Cliffs
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
Edgewater
NJ

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Englewood Cliffs
4.7 mi
00h 13m
To Union City
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Englewood Cliffs and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymond Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Raymond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Demarest Avenue

    1247 ft · 59 sec · Demarest Avenue

  3. 3

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

    2739 ft · 52 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hudson Terrace

    2 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    640 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3071 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 60th Street

    75 m · 12 sec · 60th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3036 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 48th Street

    1926 ft · 1 min · 48th Street

  12. 12

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

    944 ft · 34 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 Englewood Cliffs 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
101.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
4.63 mi · 34%
Hudson Terrace
2.01 mi · 15%
Park Avenue
0.58 mi · 4%
Sylvan Avenue
0.52 mi · 4%
48th Street
0.36 mi · 3%
Demarest Avenue
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewater
00h 13m from Englewood Cliffs
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Englewood Cliffs and Clear near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Englewood Cliffs to Union City?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Englewood Cliffs and 9.1 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Englewood Cliffs and Clear near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewater

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 Edgewater and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.2 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 7.7 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 12.3 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 7.7 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 Edgewater.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Englewood Cliffs and Union City. Straight-line distance: 8.21 mi (13.21 km).

Englewood Cliffs

#1 Englewood Cliffs

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,320
Coordinates40.8853800, -73.9523600
Altitude115
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: Raymond Street (-73.952579, 40.885495)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.95 $2.43 $4.85
Diesel $5.98 $2.93 $5.86

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Englewood Cliffs and Union City. The current time is 02:42:56.

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.