How far is Union City, NJ from Leonia, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Leonia, NJ is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Leonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Leonia.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 31 sec · 45th Street
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
694 ft · 16 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Bergen Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Central Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · East Central Boulevard
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Turn right onto Broad Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Broad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Leonia.
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.
Bergen Boulevard
Turn slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
2.41 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Leonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Leonia?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Union City and 3.4 miles from Leonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Union City and Mostly Sunny near Leonia.
Stop Ideas Near Fairview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Leonia. Straight-line distance: 5.96 mi (9.59 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 Leonia
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,988 |
| Coordinates | 40.8614900, -73.9881900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leonia (-73.98819, 40.86149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
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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