How far is Englewood, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Englewood, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Englewood and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood and Union City.
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Start on East Palisade Avenue
559 ft · 30 sec · East Palisade Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dean Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Dean Street
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Continue on Van Nostrand Avenue
1024 ft · 35 sec · Van Nostrand Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
630 ft · 20 sec · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp right
151 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue
117 m · 15 sec · Fletcher Avenue
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Take the exit left toward US 1-9 South
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Bergen Boulevard
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Continue on Bergen Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bergen Boulevard
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Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · 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 Englewood 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.
Bergen Boulevard
Continue on Bergen Boulevard
3.24 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.
Sunny leaving Englewood and Sunny near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Englewood to Union City?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Palisades Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Englewood and 7.2 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Englewood and Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Palisades Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palisades Park.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Englewood and Union City. Straight-line distance: 8.28 mi (13.32 km).
#1 Englewood
City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,278 |
| Coordinates | 40.8928800, -73.9726400 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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