How far is Pine Lake Park, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Pine Lake Park, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.52 mi
01h 26m
Flight
55.02 mi
88.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.02 mi
Kilometers
88.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.52 mi
Kilometers
118.32 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, Nov 7, 10:05 AM EST
Return by in Pine Lake Park
Sat, Nov 7, 11:31 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Lake Park
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Union City
Sat, Nov 7, 10:05 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Lake Park
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Pine Lake Park
36.7 mi
00h 43m
To Union City
36.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commonwealth Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridgeway Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ridgeway Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Whitesville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Whitesville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Indian Head Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Indian Head Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bey Lea Road

    662 ft · 17 sec · Bey Lea Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lomell Lane

    1125 ft · 24 sec · Lomell Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1223 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    19.4 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  18. 18

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  25. 25

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Lake Park 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
44.9 mi · 61%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 19%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 8%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
Commonwealth Boulevard
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 43m from Pine Lake Park
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine Lake Park and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Pine Lake Park and 36.8 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Lake Park and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Lake Park and Union City. Straight-line distance: 55.02 mi (88.55 km).

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#1 Pine Lake Park

Pine Lake Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0031700, -74.2565300
Altitude18
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: Commonwealth Boulevard (-74.25652, 40.003136)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.61
Round trip
$21.22
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $10.61 $21.22
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.23 $24.47
Premium $5.04 $13.05 $26.10
Diesel $6.33 $16.40 $32.80

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Lake Park and Union City. The current time is 08:39:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.