How far is Union City, NJ from Fort Lee, NJ?

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
6.38 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.67 mi
9.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.67 mi
Kilometers
9.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.38 mi
Kilometers
10.26 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Fort Lee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
Fairview
NJ

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

From Union City
3.2 mi
00h 06m
To Fort Lee
3.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Fort Lee.

  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

    694 ft · 16 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bergen Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergen Boulevard

    151 m · 14 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    3042 ft · 56 sec · Columbia Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Boulevard

    803 ft · 16 sec · Central Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Central Boulevard

    548 ft · 12 sec · Central Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Palisade Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · Palisade Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lemoine Avenue

    1459 ft · 28 sec · Lemoine Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Schlosser Street

    578 ft · 18 sec · Schlosser Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    35 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lemoine Avenue

    25 m · 1 sec · Lemoine Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lemoine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
234.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.47 mi · 39%
Bergen Boulevard
1.84 mi · 29%
Palisade Avenue
0.63 mi · 10%
Columbia Avenue
0.58 mi · 9%
Lemoine Avenue
0.29 mi · 5%
Central Boulevard
0.26 mi · 4%
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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
00h 06m from Union City
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Lee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Fort Lee?

The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Union City and 3.2 miles from Fort Lee.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Lee.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

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 Fairview and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.3 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 7.2 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 10.8 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 7.2 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 Fairview.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 5.67 mi (9.13 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Fort Lee

#2 Fort Lee

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

Population38,356
Coordinates40.8509300, -73.9701400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Fort Lee (-73.97014, 40.85093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.90
Round trip
$1.80
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.90 $1.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.01 $2.02
Premium $4.95 $1.09 $2.18
Diesel $5.98 $1.32 $2.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Fort Lee. The current time is 22:53:25.

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.