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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Kenvil, NJ is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.66 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.86 mi
51.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.66 mi
Kilometers
62.22 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenvil
Fri, Nov 6, 6:57 PM EST
Return by in Union City
Fri, Nov 6, 7:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-11-06T18:06
Arrive Kenvil
Fri, Nov 6, 6:57 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:30 PM EST
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
Clinton
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Union City
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To Kenvil
19.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1077 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway

    54 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Green Pond Road

    1467 ft · 29 sec · Green Pond Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Hibernia Avenue

    626 ft · 13 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Halsey Avenue

    150 m · 8 sec · Halsey Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    1736 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Wall Street

    106 m · 8 sec · Wall Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on W. Blackwell Street

    2315 ft · 43 sec · W. Blackwell Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on W. Blackwell Street

    1360 ft · 30 sec · W. Blackwell Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Dell Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · North Dell Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 55%
Christopher Columbus Highway
6.53 mi · 17%
Bloomfield Avenue
2.23 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.9 mi · 5%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 West

Merge slight right

10.8 mi · 00h 12m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 25m from Union City
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving Union City and Chance Light Rain near Kenvil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Union City and 19.4 miles from Kenvil.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Union City and Chance Light Rain near Kenvil.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Kenvil. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.27 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kenvil

Kenvil is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8798200, -74.6184900
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Kenvil (-74.61849, 40.87982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.14
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $5.57 $11.14
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.42 $12.85
Premium $5.04 $6.85 $13.71
Diesel $6.33 $8.61 $17.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Kenvil. The current time is 18:06:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.