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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Dumont, NJ is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.78 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.22 mi
18.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.78 mi
Kilometers
20.57 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dumont
Sun, May 3, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Sun, May 3, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-03T00:12
Arrive Dumont
Sun, May 3, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Ridgefield Park
NJ

Village of New Jersey

From Union City
6.4 mi
00h 11m
To Dumont
6.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 45th Street

    606 ft · 31 sec · 45th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1597 ft · 38 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hendricks Causeway

    3001 ft · 60 sec · Hendricks Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bergen Turnpike

    3217 ft · 1 min · Bergen Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Teaneck Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Madison Avenue

    887 ft · 21 sec · West Madison Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Veterans Plaza

    33 m · 5 sec · Veterans Plaza

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Plaza

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Teaneck Road
5.03 mi · 39%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.17 mi · 17%
South Washington Avenue
1.98 mi · 15%
Broad Avenue
1.32 mi · 10%
Bergen Turnpike
0.61 mi · 5%
Hendricks Causeway
0.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Teaneck Road

Turn right onto Teaneck Road

5.03 mi · 00h 09m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield Park
00h 11m from Union City
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Dumont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Ridgefield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Union City and 6.4 miles from Dumont.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield Park

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 Ridgefield Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.5 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 9.6 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 11.7 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 9.6 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 Ridgefield Park.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

13 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Dumont. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Dumont

City in United States of America

Population17,581
Coordinates40.9406500, -73.9968100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Dumont (-73.99681, 40.94065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.68
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.84 $3.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.07 $4.14
Premium $4.95 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.98 $2.69 $5.38

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Dumont. The current time is 00:12:04.

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.