How far is Jersey City, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Union City.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit straight
52 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
572 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 51st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
971 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Jersey City 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.
Tonnelle Avenue
Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.28 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.
Sunny leaving Jersey City 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 Jersey City to Union City?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Hoboken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Jersey City and 2.9 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jersey City and Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Hoboken
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 Hoboken.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Union City. Straight-line distance: 4.54 mi (7.3 km).
#1 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
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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