How far is Newton, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Newton, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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 Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Union City.
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Start on Spring Street
763 ft · 16 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
745 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Halsted Street
945 ft · 37 sec · Halsted Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
129 m · 16 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
157 m · 24 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
85 m · 9 sec · Spring Street
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Keep straight to continue on Sparta Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Sparta Avenue
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Continue on Newton Sparta Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Newton Sparta Road
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Continue on Sparta Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sparta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 15 South
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
10 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
18.6 mi · 21 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 Newton 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.
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.
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Newton and Partly Cloudy near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Union City?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Newton and 29.7 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Newton and Partly Cloudy near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Montclair Municipal Building
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Union City. Straight-line distance: 42.64 mi (68.63 km).
#1 Newton
Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,977 |
| Coordinates | 41.0581500, -74.7526700 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
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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