How far is Union City, NJ from New Milford, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to New Milford, NJ is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and New Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and New Milford.
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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
1597 ft · 38 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto 51st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Continue on Broad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Hendricks Causeway
3001 ft · 60 sec · Hendricks Causeway
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Continue on Bergen Turnpike
3217 ft · 1 min · Bergen Turnpike
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Turn right onto Teaneck Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Teaneck Road
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Street
2717 ft · 55 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on West Shore Avenue
591 ft · 12 sec · West Shore Avenue
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Continue on River Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Road
1106 ft · 51 sec · Cedar Road
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Turn right onto Plympton Street
82 m · 12 sec · Plympton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plympton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and New Milford.
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.
River Road
Continue on River Road
4.9 mi · 00h 09m
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 Sunny near New Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to New Milford?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Ridgefield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Union City and 6.5 miles from New Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Union City and Sunny near New Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield Park.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
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New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 10.75 mi (17.3 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 New Milford
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 16,321 |
| Coordinates | 40.9351000, -74.0190300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Milford (-74.01903, 40.9351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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