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

The driving distance from Strathmore, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
38.08 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.31 mi
45.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.31 mi
Kilometers
45.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.08 mi
Kilometers
61.28 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, Nov 11, 12:15 AM EST
Return by in Strathmore
Wed, Nov 11, 1:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strathmore
2026-11-10T23:24
Arrive Union City
Wed, Nov 11, 12:15 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strathmore
9:30 PM EST
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Strathmore
19 mi
00h 25m
To Union City
19.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Idlebrook Lane

    118 m · 19 sec · Idlebrook Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Idolstone Lane

    1599 ft · 1 min · Idolstone Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ivy Hill Drive

    655 ft · 24 sec · Ivy Hill Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lloyd Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lloyd Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    1619 ft · 42 sec · Clark Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    689 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits

    1071 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

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

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    673 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  16. 16

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  23. 23

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strathmore 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 37%
Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 28%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 16%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 4%
Lloyd Road
1.52 mi · 4%
I 95
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 25m from Strathmore
Leave By
4:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strathmore 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 Strathmore to Union City?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Strathmore and 19.1 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.8 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 Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strathmore and Union City. Straight-line distance: 28.31 mi (45.56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Strathmore

Strathmore is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3959400, -74.2134800
Altitude43
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: Idlebrook Lane (-74.213459, 40.39595)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.86
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $5.43 $10.86
Mid-grade $4.67 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.98 $6.67 $13.35
Diesel $6.30 $8.44 $16.88

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Strathmore and Union City. The current time is 23:24:06.

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.