How far is Union City, NJ from East Hanover, NJ?

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to East Hanover, NJ is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
25.9 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.06 mi
29.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.06 mi
Kilometers
29.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.9 mi
Kilometers
41.69 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hanover
Sun, May 31, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Sun, May 31, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-31T01:55
Arrive East Hanover
Sun, May 31, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Little Falls
NJ

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Union City
12.9 mi
00h 18m
To East Hanover
13 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and East Hanover.

  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

    1077 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    85 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    125 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Bloomfield Avenue

    33 m · 4 sec · Old Bloomfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto New Road

    947 ft · 25 sec · New Road

  15. 15

    Continue on New Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · New Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridgedale Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Ridgedale Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Deforest Avenue

    529 ft · 15 sec · Deforest Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    107 m · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    35 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
20.6 mi · 80%
Ridgedale Avenue
2.88 mi · 11%
New Road
0.95 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.55 mi · 2%
NJ 495 West
0.44 mi · 2%
45th Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 West

Merge slight left

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 18m from Union City
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Union City and Sunny near East Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to East Hanover?

The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Union City and 13 miles from East Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Union City and Sunny near East Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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 Little Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and East Hanover. Straight-line distance: 18.06 mi (29.07 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
East Hanover

#2 East Hanover

Township of New Jersey

Population10,868
Coordinates40.8201000, -74.3648700
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: East Hanover (-74.36487, 40.8201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.44
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.72 $7.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $4.95 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $5.98 $5.44 $10.88

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and East Hanover. The current time is 01:55:40.

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.