How far is Palisades Park, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Palisades Park, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.86 mi
00h 19m
Flight
4.93 mi
7.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.93 mi
Kilometers
7.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.86 mi
Kilometers
14.26 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Tue, Jun 2, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Palisades Park
Tue, Jun 2, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palisades Park
2026-06-02T10:33
Arrive Union City
Tue, Jun 2, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palisades Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairview
NJ

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

From Palisades Park
2.9 mi
00h 09m
To Union City
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palisades Park and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palisades Park and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Avenue

    13 m · 6 sec · Broad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Central Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Central Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bergen Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Bergen Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  6. 6

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palisades Park 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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bergen Boulevard
2.41 mi · 27%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.35 mi · 27%
East Central Boulevard
0.66 mi · 7%
Bergenline Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
47th Street
0.12 mi · 1%
45th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Bergen Boulevard

Turn right onto Bergen Boulevard

2.41 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
00h 09m from Palisades Park
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palisades Park and Clear near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palisades Park to Union City?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Palisades Park and 6 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palisades Park and Clear near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairview and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palisades Park and Union City. Straight-line distance: 4.93 mi (7.94 km).

Palisades Park

#1 Palisades Park

A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population20,942
Coordinates40.8481600, -73.9976400
Altitude29
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: Broad Avenue (-73.997692, 40.848181)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.53
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.27 $2.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.95 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $5.98 $1.85 $3.71

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Palisades Park and Union City. The current time is 10:33:26.

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.