How far is Union City, NJ from Rockaway, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Rockaway, NJ is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Rockaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Rockaway.
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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
6.5 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Green Pond Road
1467 ft · 29 sec · Green Pond Road
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Turn straight onto Hibernia Avenue
626 ft · 13 sec · Hibernia Avenue
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Continue on Halsey Avenue
150 m · 8 sec · Halsey Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
1736 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Wall Street
106 m · 8 sec · Wall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
42 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Rockaway.
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 right
10.8 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.
Sunny leaving Union City and Sunny near Rockaway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Rockaway?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
North Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Union City and 16.3 miles from Rockaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union City and Sunny near Rockaway.
Stop Ideas Near North Caldwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Caldwell.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Rockaway. Straight-line distance: 26.99 mi (43.43 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 Rockaway
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.
| Population | 6,244 |
| Coordinates | 40.9012100, -74.5143200 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockaway (-74.51432, 40.90121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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