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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
26.91 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.61 mi
37.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.61 mi
Kilometers
37.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.91 mi
Kilometers
43.31 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kinnelon
Thu, May 7, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Thu, May 7, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-07T11:28
Arrive Kinnelon
Thu, May 7, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodland Park
NJ

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

From Union City
13.4 mi
00h 17m
To Kinnelon
13.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kiel Avenue

    137 m · 11 sec · Kiel Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Kinnelon Road

    2682 ft · 1 min · Kinnelon Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maple Lake Road

    661 ft · 19 sec · Maple Lake Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kiel Avenue

    31 m · 3 sec · Kiel Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kiel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
14.3 mi · 53%
I 80 West
10.7 mi · 40%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.55 mi · 2%
Kinnelon Road
0.51 mi · 2%
NJ 495 West
0.44 mi · 2%
Maple Lake Road
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 West

Merge slight left

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Park
00h 17m from Union City
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Kinnelon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Woodland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Union City and 13.5 miles from Kinnelon.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Union City and Mostly Sunny near Kinnelon.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Park

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 Woodland Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland Park.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Kinnelon. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (37.99 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Kinnelon

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,852
Coordinates41.0017600, -74.3671000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Kinnelon (-74.3671, 41.00176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Kinnelon. The current time is 11:28:23.

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.