How far is Upper Montclair, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Upper Montclair, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 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 EST.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Montclair and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Montclair and Union City.
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Start on Norwood Avenue
6 m · 2 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunset Park
144 m · 27 sec · Sunset Park
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Continue on Sunset Park
93 m · 17 sec · Sunset Park
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Turn right onto Park Street
71 m · 17 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Buckingham Road
1328 ft · 60 sec · Buckingham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street
2203 ft · 51 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
3061 ft · 1 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1960 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Passaic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
867 ft · 20 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp right
661 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1588 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
80 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 30th Street
1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 47th Street
612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 45th Street
20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Montclair and Union City.
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.
State Route 3
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
7.76 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 Upper Montclair and Heavy Rain near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Montclair to Union City?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 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?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Upper Montclair and 7 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Upper Montclair and Heavy Rain near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Montclair and Union City. Straight-line distance: 10.36 mi (16.68 km).
#1 Upper Montclair
Upper Montclair is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8462100, -74.2012600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
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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