How far is Mount Arlington, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 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
41.62 mi
00h 53m
Flight
33.5 mi
53.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.5 mi
Kilometers
53.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.62 mi
Kilometers
66.98 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, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Arlington
2026-04-22T00:41
Arrive Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 1:35 AM 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 Mount Arlington
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
Clinton
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Mount Arlington
21.7 mi
00h 26m
To Union City
19.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Mount Arlington and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountainview Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Mountainview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Howard Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Howard Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Espanong Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Espanong Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edison Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Edison Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Edison Road

    116 m · 8 sec · Edison Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Rt 15 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

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

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  21. 21

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Arlington 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
18.6 mi · 45%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 10%
Rt 15 South
3.66 mi · 9%
Howard Boulevard
1.57 mi · 4%
Espanong Road
1.27 mi · 3%
Edison Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

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
+8.1 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 26m from Mount Arlington
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Arlington 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 Mount Arlington to Union City?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Mount Arlington and 19.9 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

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

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

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Arlington and Union City. Straight-line distance: 33.5 mi (53.92 km).

Mount Arlington

#1 Mount Arlington

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,826
Coordinates40.9259300, -74.6348800
Altitude309
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: Howard Boulevard (-74.634979, 40.925902)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Arlington and Union City. The current time is 00:41:57.

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.