How far is Hoboken, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoboken and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Union City.
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Start on 6th Street
110 m · 22 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
2851 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
83 m · 19 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Willow Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · Willow Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
2817 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn straight
67 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
2905 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 45th Street
1674 ft · 1 min · 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 Hoboken 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.
Willow Avenue
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.76 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hoboken and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Union City?
The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Weehawken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Hoboken and 1.4 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hoboken and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Weehawken
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weehawken.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Union City. Straight-line distance: 2.5 mi (4.02 km).
#1 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.41 | $0.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.46 | $0.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.50 | $0.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
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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