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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Fairview, NJ is about 3 miles (4.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.06 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.62 mi
4.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.62 mi
Kilometers
4.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.06 mi
Kilometers
4.92 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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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 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Tue, May 5, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Tue, May 5, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-05T06:12
Arrive Fairview
Tue, May 5, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:16 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
North Bergen
NJ

Township in Hudson County, New Jersey

From Union City
1.6 mi
00h 03m
To Fairview
1.6 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 45th Street

    606 ft · 31 sec · 45th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1901 ft · 51 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    69 m · 5 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Anderson Avenue

    1067 ft · 23 sec · Anderson Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
193.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.7 mi · 88%
Anderson Avenue
0.2 mi · 7%
45th Street
0.11 mi · 4%
Bergenline Avenue
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

2.34 mi · 00h 05m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
2.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bergen
00h 03m from Union City
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Sunny near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3 miles (4.9 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

North Bergen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Union City and 1.6 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Bergen

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 North Bergen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.7 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 5.7 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 9.5 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 5.8 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 North Bergen.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 2.62 mi (4.22 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Fairview

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population14,451
Coordinates40.8126000, -73.9990300
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Fairview (-73.99903, 40.8126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.41 L · about $0.45
Round trip
$0.90
0.22 gal · 0.82 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.45 $0.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.51 $1.01
Premium $4.95 $0.54 $1.09
Diesel $5.98 $0.66 $1.32

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Fairview. The current time is 06:12:33.

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.