How far is Union City, NJ from Mount Arlington, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Mount Arlington, NJ is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Mount Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Mount Arlington.
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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
1077 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood
696 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Shippenport Road
3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Arlington Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mount Arlington Boulevard
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Continue on Windermere Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Windermere Avenue
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Continue on Altenbrand Avenue
629 ft · 16 sec · Altenbrand Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Howard Boulevard
775 ft · 22 sec · Howard Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · Mountainview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountainview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Mount Arlington.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
15.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Mount Arlington?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Union City and 21.8 miles from Mount Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Mount Arlington. Straight-line distance: 33.5 mi (53.92 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 Mount Arlington
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,826 |
| Coordinates | 40.9259300, -74.6348800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Arlington (-74.63488, 40.92593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
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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