How far is Union City, NJ from Metuchen, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Metuchen, NJ is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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.
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Metuchen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Metuchen.
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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
579 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
1051 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
1196 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Spring Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Carlton Street
1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
661 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
1624 ft · 40 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1442 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Middlesex Avenue
64 m · 7 sec · Middlesex Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middlesex Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Metuchen.
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.
Carlton Street
Continue straight
3.54 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Metuchen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Metuchen?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Union City and 13.6 miles from Metuchen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Metuchen.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth
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 Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabeth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Metuchen. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.87 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 Metuchen
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,767 |
| Coordinates | 40.5431600, -74.3632000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Metuchen (-74.3632, 40.54316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
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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