How far is Union City, NJ from Verona, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Verona, NJ is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
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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 Verona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Verona.
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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
1077 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, Passaic, Clifton
687 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
1207 ft · 22 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Darling Avenue
125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue
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Continue on Broad Street
2415 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Watchung Avenue
929 ft · 39 sec · Watchung Avenue
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Turn left onto Valley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
2508 ft · 1 min · Claremont Avenue
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Turn slight left
69 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Verona.
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.
NJ 3 West
Merge slight left
7.45 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain leaving Union City and Rain Showers near Verona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Verona?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Union City and 7.3 miles from Verona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Union City and Rain Showers near Verona.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndhurst.
Pennsylvania Station
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Verona. Straight-line distance: 11.84 mi (19.05 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 Verona
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,637 |
| Coordinates | 40.8298200, -74.2401500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Verona (-74.24015, 40.82982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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