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

The driving distance from Hanover, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.97 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.03 mi
29.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.03 mi
Kilometers
29.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.97 mi
Kilometers
38.58 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, May 2, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Sat, May 2, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-05-02T09:36
Arrive Union City
Sat, May 2, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Little Falls
NJ

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Hanover
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Union City
10.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Livingston Circle

    70 m · 15 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Eisenhower Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1278 ft · 29 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Passaic Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    727 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  17. 17

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Passaic Avenue
10.8 mi · 45%
Eisenhower Parkway
2.04 mi · 9%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 3%
NJ 495 East
0.55 mi · 2%
Eagle Rock Avenue
0.24 mi · 1%
30th Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 19m from Hanover
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Hanover and 10.5 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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 Little Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Union City. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.01 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,173
Coordinates40.8045400, -74.3668200
Altitude60
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 10 (-74.366791, 40.804576)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Union City. The current time is 09:36:36.

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.