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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Northvale, NJ is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.46 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.16 mi
26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.46 mi
Kilometers
29.71 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northvale
Wed, May 13, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Wed, May 13, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-13T00:33
Arrive Northvale
Wed, May 13, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Teaneck
NJ

Township in New Jersey

From Union City
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Northvale
9.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 45th Street

    606 ft · 31 sec · 45th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1597 ft · 38 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 51st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hendricks Causeway

    3001 ft · 60 sec · Hendricks Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bergen Turnpike

    3217 ft · 1 min · Bergen Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Teaneck Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 15 sec · Old Hook Road

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    1303 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Knickerbocker Road

    2639 ft · 45 sec · Knickerbocker Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Livingston Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Livingston Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Livingston Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Teaneck Road
5.03 mi · 27%
South Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 17%
Livingston Street
2.35 mi · 13%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.17 mi · 12%
Schraalenburgh Road
1.49 mi · 8%
Broad Avenue
1.32 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Teaneck Road

Turn right onto Teaneck Road

5.03 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teaneck
00h 16m from Union City
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Union City and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Teaneck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Union City and 9.2 miles from Northvale.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Union City and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northvale.

Stop Ideas Near Teaneck

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Teaneck and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teaneck.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

20 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Northvale. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Northvale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,923
Coordinates41.0064900, -73.9490300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Northvale (-73.94903, 41.00649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.31
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.66 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $5.98 $3.89 $7.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Northvale. The current time is 00:33:02.

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.