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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Concordia, NJ is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
45.93 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.31 mi
63.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.31 mi
Kilometers
63.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.93 mi
Kilometers
73.92 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concordia
Sun, Nov 8, 10:54 PM EST
Return by in Union City
Sun, Nov 8, 11:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-11-08T21:50
Arrive Concordia
Sun, Nov 8, 10:54 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
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
Woodbridge
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Union City
22.9 mi
00h 32m
To Concordia
23 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
18 mph W
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 45th Street

    606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    776 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

    876 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on NJ 495 West

    114 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    32.3 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Forsgate Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Forsgate Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Applegarth Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Applegarth Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Plains Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Plains Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Union Valley-Half Acre Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Union Valley-Half Acre Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Concordia Circle

    78 m · 18 sec · Concordia Circle

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Asbourne Drive

    806 ft · 36 sec · Asbourne Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Edinburgh Drive

    1300 ft · 57 sec · Edinburgh Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Andrew Johnson Drive

    98 m · 20 sec · Andrew Johnson Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Norham Drive

    59 m · 8 sec · Norham Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norham Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Concordia.

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
38 mi · 83%
Applegarth Road
1.44 mi · 3%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 2%
Prospect Plains Road
0.93 mi · 2%
NJ 32
0.8 mi · 2%
Forsgate Drive
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

32.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 32m from Union City
Leave By
4:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Union City and Partly Cloudy near Concordia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Union City and 23 miles from Concordia.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Union City and Partly Cloudy near Concordia.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Concordia. Straight-line distance: 39.31 mi (63.26 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Concordia

Concordia is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3109400, -74.4482100
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Concordia (-74.44821, 40.31094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $6.58 $13.16
Mid-grade $4.69 $7.60 $15.21
Premium $5.01 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.30 $10.21 $20.42

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Concordia. The current time is 21:50:33.

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.