How far is Union City, NJ from Highland Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Highland Park, NJ is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Highland Park.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
876 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on NJ 495 West
114 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
18.1 mi · 23 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
679 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 514 West: Raritan Center
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on Woodbridge Ave Extension
2138 ft · 45 sec · Woodbridge Ave Extension
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue Extension
1.1 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Volkert Street
623 ft · 21 sec · Volkert Street
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Continue on Benner Street
1715 ft · 1 min · Benner Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Avenue
566 ft · 21 sec · South 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harper Place
18 m · 2 sec · Harper Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harper Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Highland Park.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
18.1 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Union City and 16.5 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union City and Mostly Sunny near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.23 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 Highland Park
Highland Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4959400, -74.4243200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-74.42432, 40.49594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.08 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
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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