How far is Mine Hill, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Mine Hill, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
39.32 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.57 mi
49.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.57 mi
Kilometers
49.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.32 mi
Kilometers
63.28 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Mine Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mine Hill
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mine Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
NJ

Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey

From Mine Hill
19.1 mi
00h 26m
To Union City
20.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mine Hill and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mine Hill and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Clover Place

    45 m · 8 sec · Clover Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Randolph Avenue

    1658 ft · 45 sec · Randolph Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on W. Blackwell Street

    2315 ft · 43 sec · W. Blackwell Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Blackwell Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Blackwell Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    84 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dover-Rockaway Road

    132 m · 9 sec · Dover-Rockaway Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    103 m · 6 sec · Wall Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1748 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Halsey Avenue

    150 m · 10 sec · Halsey Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Hibernia Avenue

    626 ft · 11 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hibernia Avenue

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  27. 27

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mine Hill and Union City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
15.4 mi · 39%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 11%
West Blackwell Street
2.15 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.34 mi · 3%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 26m from Mine Hill
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mine Hill 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 Mine Hill to Union City?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 19.1 miles from Mine Hill and 20.3 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mine Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mine Hill and Union City. Straight-line distance: 30.57 mi (49.19 km).

Mine Hill

#1 Mine Hill

Township of New Jersey

Population3,473
Coordinates40.8778800, -74.5937700
Altitude250
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: Clover Place (-74.593947, 40.877656)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mine Hill and Union City. The current time is 21:31:18.

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.