How far is Union City, NJ from Edgewater, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Edgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Edgewater.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 31 sec · 45th Street
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1129 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 49th Street
2008 ft · 1 min · 49th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2770 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 60th Street
75 m · 7 sec · 60th Street
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Continue on Hillside Road
3071 ft · 59 sec · Hillside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
3 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Hilliard Avenue
599 ft · 26 sec · Hilliard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hilliard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Edgewater.
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.
River Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
3 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Edgewater?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Guttenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Union City and 2.5 miles from Edgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Guttenberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guttenberg.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 4.13 mi (6.65 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 Edgewater
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.8270400, -73.9756900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewater (-73.97569, 40.82704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
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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