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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Stillwater, NJ is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.75 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.01 mi
77.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.75 mi
Kilometers
100.99 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Mon, Jun 1, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Mon, Jun 1, 11:21 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 Stillwater
Mon, Jun 1, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rockaway
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

From Union City
31.3 mi
00h 41m
To Stillwater
31.4 mi
00h 41m

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
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    24 mi · 28 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover

    60 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Hackettstown Road

    1155 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackettstown Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Johnsonburg Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnsonburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allamuchy Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Allamuchy Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Johnsonburg Bypass Road

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Ramsey Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spring Valley Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Valley Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stillwater Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stillwater Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Fredon Road

    47 m · 6 sec · Main Fredon Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left

    48 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
24 mi · 38%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 34%
Johnsonburg Road
2.83 mi · 5%
Stillwater Road
2.51 mi · 4%
Allamuchy Road
2.09 mi · 3%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

24 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway
00h 41m from Union City
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union City and Partly Cloudy near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Union City and 31.4 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union City and Partly Cloudy near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Rockaway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockaway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockaway.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 48.01 mi (77.26 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Stillwater

Township of New Jersey

Population3,855
Coordinates41.0359300, -74.8782300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Stillwater (-74.87823, 41.03593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

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 Stillwater. The current time is 20:34:29.

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.