How far is Union City, NJ from Oakland, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Oakland, NJ is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Oakland.
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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
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward Black Oak Ridge Road
772 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Ridge Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Black Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1.3 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
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Turn right onto Terhune Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Terhune Drive
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Continue on Ramapo Valley Road
106 m · 6 sec · Ramapo Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramapo Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Oakland.
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.
NJ 3 West
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Heavy Rain leaving Union City and Rain near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Oakland?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Union City and 12.4 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Union City and Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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Clifton Recycle in City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 20.46 mi (32.92 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 Oakland
Oakland is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0131500, -74.2643100 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-74.26431, 41.01315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
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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