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

The driving distance from Fredon, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
56.85 mi
01h 14m
Flight
44.74 mi
72.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.74 mi
Kilometers
72.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.85 mi
Kilometers
91.49 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Fredon
Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredon
2026-05-12T20:32
Arrive Union City
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredon
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
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Fredon
28.5 mi
00h 37m
To Union City
28.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2363 ft · 42 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willows Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Willows Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fredon - Springdale Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Fredon Road

    981 ft · 27 sec · Fredon Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    27.7 mi · 31 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 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 Fredon 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
27.7 mi · 49%
Fredon Road
9.81 mi · 17%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 7%
Willows Road
1.35 mi · 2%
Fredon - Springdale Road
1.16 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

27.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 37m from Fredon
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fredon 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 Fredon to Union City?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Fredon and 28.4 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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 Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Parsippany
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredon and Union City. Straight-line distance: 44.74 mi (72.01 km).

Fredon

#1 Fredon

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA

Population3,145
Coordinates41.0392600, -74.8087800
Altitude222
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: NJ 94 (-74.808976, 41.039446)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.43
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.21 $16.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.24 $18.49
Premium $4.95 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $5.98 $12.02 $24.04

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fredon and Union City. The current time is 20:32:11.

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.