How far is Mendham, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Mendham, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mendham and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendham and Union City.
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Start on Mendham Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Mendham Road
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Continue on Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
1737 ft · 29 sec · Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Washington Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Park Place
35 m · 4 sec · West Park Place
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Continue on South Park Place
122 m · 9 sec · South Park Place
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Continue on Morris Street
153 m · 10 sec · Morris Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street
16 m · 1 sec · Morris Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street
2812 ft · 58 sec · Morris Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 North
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
860 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York City
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 East
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
897 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1588 ft · 24 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 Mendham 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mendham and Partly Sunny near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendham to Union City?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Mendham and 19 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mendham and Partly Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendham and Union City. Straight-line distance: 30.19 mi (48.58 km).
#1 Mendham
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,836 |
| Coordinates | 40.7759300, -74.6007100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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