How far is Union City, NJ from Tenafly, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Tenafly, NJ is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Tenafly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Tenafly.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 31 sec · 45th Street
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1129 ft · 28 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 49th Street
2008 ft · 1 min · 49th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2770 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 60th Street
75 m · 7 sec · 60th Street
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Continue on Hillside Road
3071 ft · 59 sec · Hillside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
640 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Hudson Terrace
2 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road
725 ft · 14 sec · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Tenafly.
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.
River Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
4.64 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Clear leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Tenafly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Tenafly?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Fort Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Union City and 6.5 miles from Tenafly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Union City and Mostly Sunny near Tenafly.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Lee
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 Fort Lee.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Tenafly. Straight-line distance: 10.56 mi (17 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 Tenafly
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,304 |
| Coordinates | 40.9253800, -73.9629200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tenafly (-73.96292, 40.92538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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