How far is Union City, NJ from Westfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Westfield, NJ is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Westfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Westfield.
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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
579 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
1051 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left
615 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right
54 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Raymond Street
111 m · 16 sec · Raymond Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
697 ft · 33 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
29 m · 4 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Westfield.
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.
US 22 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside
9.85 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Union City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear near Westfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Westfield?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Union City and 11.1 miles from Westfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear near Westfield.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 18.88 mi (30.39 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 Westfield
Town in Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 29,238 |
| Coordinates | 40.6589900, -74.3473700 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westfield (-74.34737, 40.65899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
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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