How far is Springfield, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Springfield, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
68.94 mi
01h 18m
Flight
60.48 mi
97.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.48 mi
Kilometers
97.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.94 mi
Kilometers
110.95 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-18T10:56
Arrive Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Springfield
34.4 mi
00h 39m
To Union City
34.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2806 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

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

    1897 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

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

    2283 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  8. 8

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  15. 15

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
51.7 mi · 75%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 9%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.79 mi · 1%
I 95 Toll
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 39m from Springfield
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Union City?

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Springfield and 34.5 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Union City. Straight-line distance: 60.48 mi (97.34 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population17,378
Coordinates40.0431700, -74.6454400
Altitude36
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: (-74.645383, 40.043093)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.93
Round trip
$19.86
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.93 $19.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.18 $22.35
Premium $4.95 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.98 $14.53 $29.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Union City. The current time is 10:56:47.

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.