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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Demarest, NJ is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.74 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.68 mi
20.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.68 mi
Kilometers
20.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.74 mi
Kilometers
25.33 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demarest
Thu, Apr 30, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Thu, Apr 30, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-30T00:34
Arrive Demarest
Thu, Apr 30, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fort Lee
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Union City
7.9 mi
00h 13m
To Demarest
7.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 45th Street

    606 ft · 31 sec · 45th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1129 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  4. 4

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

    21 m · 6 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    2008 ft · 1 min · 49th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    2770 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    75 m · 7 sec · 60th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hillside Road

    3071 ft · 59 sec · Hillside Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    640 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hudson Terrace

    2 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Sylvan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hardenburgh Avenue

    131 m · 12 sec · Hardenburgh Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hardenburgh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
4.64 mi · 29%
County Road
2.72 mi · 17%
East Clinton Avenue
2.1 mi · 13%
Hudson Terrace
2.01 mi · 13%
Sylvan Avenue
2 mi · 13%
Hillside Road
0.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

River Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

4.64 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Lee
00h 13m from Union City
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Demarest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Fort Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Union City and 7.9 miles from Demarest.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Demarest.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Lee

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 Fort Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.6 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 Fort Lee.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

11 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Demarest. Straight-line distance: 12.68 mi (20.41 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Demarest

#2 Demarest

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,838
Coordinates40.9573200, -73.9634700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Demarest (-73.96347, 40.95732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Demarest. The current time is 00:34:13.

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.