How far is Little Silver, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Little Silver, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
46.83 mi
01h 00m
Flight
30.61 mi
49.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.61 mi
Kilometers
49.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.83 mi
Kilometers
75.37 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, May 30, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Little Silver
Sat, May 30, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Silver
2026-05-30T09:58
Arrive Union City
Sat, May 30, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Silver
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Woodbridge
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Little Silver
23.5 mi
00h 30m
To Union City
23.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Silver and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Winfield Drive

    35 m · 6 sec · Winfield Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Winfield Drive

    45 m · 8 sec · Winfield Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Branch Avenue

    2176 ft · 44 sec · Branch Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 58 sec · Pinckney Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2680 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  18. 18

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  25. 25

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Silver 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
18.4 mi · 39%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 30%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 13%
Newman Springs Road
1.85 mi · 4%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 3%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 30m from Little Silver
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Silver 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 Little Silver to Union City?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Little Silver and 23.4 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Silver and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodbridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Silver and Union City. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.27 km).

Little Silver

#1 Little Silver

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.3367800, -74.0470800
Altitude9
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: Winfield Drive (-74.047138, 40.336851)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.59 $15.18
Premium $4.95 $8.17 $16.35
Diesel $5.98 $9.87 $19.73

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Silver and Union City. The current time is 09:58:49.

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.