How far is Weehawken, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Weehawken, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 1.2 miles (2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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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Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weehawken and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weehawken and Union City.
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Start on Boulevard East
904 ft · 19 sec · Boulevard East
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Turn left onto Highwood Avenue
1159 ft · 36 sec · Highwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Place
138 m · 22 sec · Liberty Place
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
783 ft · 27 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 45th Street
1674 ft · 1 min · 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 Weehawken 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.
45th Street
Turn left onto 45th Street
0.32 mi · 00h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Weehawken and Mostly Sunny near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weehawken to Union City?
The road trip is about 1.2 miles (2 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
West New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.5 miles from Weehawken and 0.7 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.16 one way or $0.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weehawken and Mostly Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near West New York
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
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West New York.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weehawken and Union City. Straight-line distance: 0.71 mi (1.15 km).
#1 Weehawken
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 14,442 |
| Coordinates | 40.7695500, -74.0204200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.16 | $0.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.18 | $0.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.24 | $0.48 |
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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