How far is Union City, NJ from Holmdel, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Holmdel, NJ is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Holmdel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Holmdel.
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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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
14.7 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Aberdeen
1689 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Lloyd Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lloyd Road
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
3177 ft · 57 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newman Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Holmdel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny near Holmdel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Holmdel?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Union City and 20.8 miles from Holmdel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union City and Sunny near Holmdel.
Stop Ideas Near Port Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Holmdel. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 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 Holmdel
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 16,670 |
| Coordinates | 40.3451100, -74.1840300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holmdel (-74.18403, 40.34511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
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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