How far is Union City, NJ from Laurence Harbor, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Laurence Harbor, NJ is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 48m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Laurence Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Laurence Harbor.
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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 right to continue on US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Raritan Center
676 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South, NJ 440 South: Perth Amboy, Raritan Center
2475 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South, NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
1492 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Laurence Parkway
101 m · 9 sec · Laurence Parkway
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Turn sharp left
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Laurence Parkway
139 m · 15 sec · Laurence Parkway
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
60 m · 14 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
106 m · 15 sec · Wilson Avenue
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Continue on Bayview Drive
112 m · 18 sec · Bayview Drive
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Turn right onto McKinley Avenue
842 ft · 40 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Turn right
674 ft · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Laurence Harbor.
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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Union City and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Laurence Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Laurence Harbor?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 16.3 miles from Union City and 16.3 miles from Laurence Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union City and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Laurence Harbor.
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 Laurence Harbor. Straight-line distance: 25.18 mi (40.52 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 Laurence Harbor
Town
| Population | 6,536 |
| Coordinates | 40.4567700, -74.2465300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurence Harbor (-74.24653, 40.45677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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