How far is Roselle Park, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Roselle Park, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roselle Park and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roselle Park and Union City.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1016 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Westfield Avenue East
2.1 mi · 5 min · Westfield Avenue East
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Turn right onto Chilton Street
526 ft · 21 sec · Chilton Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Street
2399 ft · 1 min · West Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
35 m · 11 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Grand Street
2894 ft · 1 min · East Grand Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Pulaski Skyway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 51st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
971 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Roselle Park 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.
Spring Street
Keep slight left
5.85 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Roselle Park and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roselle Park to Union City?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Roselle Park and 10.3 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Roselle Park and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Harrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roselle Park and Union City. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.97 km).
#1 Roselle Park
Borough in Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,510 |
| Coordinates | 40.6645500, -74.2643100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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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