How far is Union City, NJ from Secaucus, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Secaucus, NJ is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Secaucus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Secaucus.
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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
1540 ft · 42 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 39th Street
875 ft · 47 sec · 39th Street
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Turn left onto Bergen Turnpike
14 m · 5 sec · Bergen Turnpike
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Turn right onto Union Turnpike
1812 ft · 44 sec · Union Turnpike
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Continue on Paterson Plank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Paterson Plank Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Avenue
17 m · 3 sec · Wilson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Secaucus.
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.
Paterson Plank Road
Continue on Paterson Plank Road
1.23 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Secaucus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Secaucus?
The road trip is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?
Weehawken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Union City and 1.1 miles from Secaucus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.33 one way or $0.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union City and Mostly Sunny near Secaucus.
Stop Ideas Near Weehawken
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weehawken.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Secaucus. Straight-line distance: 1.85 mi (2.98 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 Secaucus
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
| Population | 21,602 |
| Coordinates | 40.7895500, -74.0565300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Secaucus (-74.05653, 40.78955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.33 | $0.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.40 | $0.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
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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