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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Succasunna, NJ is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.17 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.82 mi
52.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.82 mi
Kilometers
52.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.17 mi
Kilometers
63.04 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Succasunna
Wed, Nov 11, 3:10 AM EST
Return by in Union City
Wed, Nov 11, 4:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-11-11T02:18
Arrive Succasunna
Wed, Nov 11, 3:10 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:30 PM EST
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
Clinton
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Union City
19.5 mi
00h 26m
To Succasunna
19.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
60°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    1040 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Littleton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Littleton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10.5 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 10 West

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
23.9 mi · 61%
Littleton Road
3.5 mi · 9%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.55 mi · 1%
NJ 495 West
0.44 mi · 1%
45th Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 West

Merge slight right

13.2 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 26m from Union City
Leave By
4:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Succasunna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Union City and 19.6 miles from Succasunna.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union City and Mostly Sunny near Succasunna.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, 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 Clinton.

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Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Succasunna. Straight-line distance: 32.82 mi (52.82 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Succasunna

Succasunna is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8684300, -74.6404400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Succasunna (-74.64044, 40.86843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.18
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $5.59 $11.18
Mid-grade $4.67 $6.44 $12.89
Premium $4.98 $6.87 $13.74
Diesel $6.30 $8.69 $17.38

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Succasunna. The current time is 02:18:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.