How far is Union City, NJ from Roselle Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Roselle Park, NJ is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
17.74 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.89 mi
23.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.74 mi
Kilometers
28.55 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roselle Park
Mon, Jun 1, 9:05 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Mon, Jun 1, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-06-01T20:34
Arrive Roselle Park
Mon, Jun 1, 9:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Union City
8.9 mi
00h 15m
To Roselle Park
8.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph SE
Destination
Roselle Park Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tonight
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Roselle Park.

  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

    579 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City

    1051 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Spring Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Grand Street

    2894 ft · 1 min · East Grand Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    35 m · 10 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Grand Street

    1571 ft · 49 sec · West Grand Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Cherry Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Westfield Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Westfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    879 ft · 44 sec · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grant Avenue

    571 ft · 27 sec · East Grant Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    38 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pulaski Skyway
3.28 mi · 18%
US 1 South
3.15 mi · 18%
US 1-9 Local South
2.86 mi · 16%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.85 mi · 16%
Westfield Avenue
2.11 mi · 12%
Spring Street
0.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pulaski Skyway

Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway

3.28 mi · 00h 05m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 15m from Union City
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Roselle Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Roselle Park?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Union City and 8.9 miles from Roselle Park.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Roselle Park.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.5 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 7.7 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 1.5 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 7.7 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 Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Roselle Park. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.97 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Roselle Park

#2 Roselle Park

Borough in Union County, New Jersey

Population13,510
Coordinates40.6645500, -74.2643100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Roselle Park (-74.26431, 40.66455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Roselle Park. The current time is 20:34:32.

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.