How far is Union City, NJ from West Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to West Orange, NJ is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and West Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and West Orange.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Street
6 m · 1 sec · Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Church Street
115 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Hillside Avenue
1115 ft · 35 sec · Hillside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Mountain Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto Eagle Rock Way
43 m · 9 sec · Eagle Rock Way
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Turn left onto Valley Way
1775 ft · 53 sec · Valley Way
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Turn right onto Fairmount Terrace
1249 ft · 55 sec · Fairmount Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairmount Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and West Orange.
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 Showers Likely leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near West Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to West Orange?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Nutley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Union City and 7.8 miles from West Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near West Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Nutley
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 Nutley.
Pennsylvania Station
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and West Orange. Straight-line distance: 11.34 mi (18.25 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 West Orange
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 47,473 |
| Coordinates | 40.7987100, -74.2390400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Orange (-74.23904, 40.79871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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