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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Hazlet, NJ is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.11 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.63 mi
42.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.63 mi
Kilometers
42.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.11 mi
Kilometers
59.73 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazlet
Sat, May 2, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Sun, May 3, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-02T22:41
Arrive Hazlet
Sat, May 2, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Union City
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To Hazlet
18.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    3026 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3067 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Holmdel Road

    2655 ft · 1 min · Holmdel Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holmdel Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
20.4 mi · 55%
Garden State Parkway
10.3 mi · 28%
NJ 35
1.37 mi · 4%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 3%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi · 2%
GSP
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

14.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 26m from Union City
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Hazlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Union City and 18.6 miles from Hazlet.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Hazlet.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.6 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 Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Hazlet. Straight-line distance: 26.63 mi (42.86 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Hazlet

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population19,641
Coordinates40.4156600, -74.1909800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Hazlet (-74.19098, 40.41566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 Hazlet. The current time is 22:41:59.

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.