How far is Union City, NJ from Budd Lake, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Budd Lake, NJ is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Budd Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Budd Lake.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
876 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on NJ 495 West
114 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1077 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Budd Lake, Hackettstown
2134 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1272 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Anderson Place
154 m · 24 sec · Anderson Place
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Turn left onto North Mount Olive Road
105 m · 12 sec · North Mount Olive Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Budd Lake.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
17.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Sunny near Budd Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Budd Lake?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Union City and 22.4 miles from Budd Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Union City and Sunny near Budd Lake.
Stop Ideas Near East Hanover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hanover.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Budd Lake. Straight-line distance: 37.67 mi (60.63 km).
#1 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Budd Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 8,968 |
| Coordinates | 40.8712100, -74.7340500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Budd Lake (-74.73405, 40.87121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
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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