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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Ramsey, NJ is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
25.5 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.14 mi
32.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.14 mi
Kilometers
32.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.5 mi
Kilometers
41.04 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-12T21:00
Arrive Ramsey
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Union City
12.7 mi
00h 17m
To Ramsey
12.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward Ramsey, U Turn

    114 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Street

    545 ft · 12 sec · Lake Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Ramsey

    76 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Crescent Avenue

    1511 ft · 34 sec · East Crescent Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lake Street

    2204 ft · 49 sec · Lake Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    2498 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
18.9 mi · 74%
NJ 3 West
4.01 mi · 16%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.55 mi · 2%
Lake Street
0.52 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.47 mi · 2%
NJ 495 West
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 North

Continue straight

6.88 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 17m from Union City
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union City and Sunny near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 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?

Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Union City and 12.7 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union City and Sunny near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park

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 Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.1 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 13.7 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 13.2 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 13.7 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 Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 20.14 mi (32.42 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Ramsey

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,811
Coordinates41.0573200, -74.1409800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Ramsey (-74.14098, 41.05732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.98 $5.38 $10.76

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 Ramsey. The current time is 21:00:25.

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.