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

The driving distance from Fairview, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.31 mi
01h 00m
Flight
28.27 mi
45.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.27 mi
Kilometers
45.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.31 mi
Kilometers
71.31 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Thu, Oct 15, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-10-15T19:31
Arrive Union City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Fairview
21.8 mi
00h 30m
To Union City
22.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    59 m · 8 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street

    2550 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits

    1071 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  21. 21

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Union City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 32%
Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 24%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 14%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 4%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 30m from Fairview
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Fairview and 22.5 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Reading, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Union City. Straight-line distance: 28.27 mi (45.5 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3731600, -74.0868100
Altitude33
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: (-74.086762, 40.373177)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.88 $7.61 $15.22
Premium $5.18 $8.07 $16.15
Diesel $6.32 $9.85 $19.71

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Union City. The current time is 19:31:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.