How far is Union City, NJ from Rumson, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Rumson, NJ is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Rumson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Rumson.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
14.7 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
1574 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
756 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Pinckney Road
3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road
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Continue on Branch Avenue
1772 ft · 37 sec · Branch Avenue
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Turn left onto Rumson Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Rumson Road
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Turn left onto Avenue of Two Rivers
2055 ft · 1 min · Avenue of Two Rivers
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
829 ft · 23 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto East River Road
1069 ft · 32 sec · East River Road
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Turn right onto Black Point Road
45 m · 7 sec · Black Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Black Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Rumson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Union City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Rumson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Rumson?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Union City and 25.7 miles from Rumson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Union City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Rumson.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Rumson. Straight-line distance: 28.19 mi (45.36 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 Rumson
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 6,671 |
| Coordinates | 40.3720500, -73.9990300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rumson (-73.99903, 40.37205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.97 | $17.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
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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