How far is Holmdel, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Holmdel, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holmdel and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holmdel and Union City.
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Start on Newman Springs Road
3177 ft · 1 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2822 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ravine Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ravine Drive
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Turn left onto Morristown Road
1195 ft · 36 sec · Morristown Road
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Continue on Matawan Road
3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road
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Take the ramp left
1175 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2682 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
80 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 30th Street
1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Holmdel and Union City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Holmdel 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 Holmdel to Union City?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 20.6 miles from Holmdel and 23.5 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holmdel 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.
City Hall Park
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holmdel and Union City. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 km).
#1 Holmdel
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 16,670 |
| Coordinates | 40.3451100, -74.1840300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
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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