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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Montague, NJ is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.54 mi
01h 29m
Flight
54.02 mi
86.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.02 mi
Kilometers
86.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.54 mi
Kilometers
103.87 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montague
Fri, Apr 17, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Fri, Apr 17, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-17T06:24
Arrive Montague
Fri, Apr 17, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:30 PM EDT
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
Kinnelon
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Union City
32.2 mi
00h 44m
To Montague
32.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.9 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Loomis Avenue

    571 ft · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bank Street

    1138 ft · 15 sec · Bank Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Clove Avenue

    3037 ft · 41 sec · Clove Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Libertyville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Libertyville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Deckertown Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Deckertown Turnpike

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clove Road

    10 m · 2 sec · Clove Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Deckertown Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Deckertown Turnpike

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto River Road

    841 ft · 17 sec · River Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
34.7 mi · 54%
NJ 3 West
14.3 mi · 22%
Deckertown Turnpike
11 mi · 17%
Libertyville Road
2.24 mi · 3%
Clove Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Continue straight

29.9 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinnelon
00h 44m from Union City
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Montague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Kinnelon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Union City and 32.3 miles from Montague.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Montague.

Stop Ideas Near Kinnelon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kinnelon, 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 Kinnelon.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Montague. Straight-line distance: 54.02 mi (86.93 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Montague

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,630
Coordinates41.3031500, -74.7935000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Montague (-74.7935, 41.30315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $9.32
Round trip
$18.63
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.32 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.49 $20.97
Premium $4.95 $11.30 $22.59
Diesel $5.98 $13.63 $27.27

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Montague. The current time is 06:24:03.

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.