How far is West New York, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Union, NJ is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.34 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.45 mi
23.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.45 mi
Kilometers
23.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.51 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in West New York
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-05-12T20:24
Arrive Union
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West New York
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harrison
NJ

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

From West New York
8.3 mi
00h 16m
To Union
10.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Tuesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on 60th Street

    669 ft · 26 sec · 60th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    2399 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    1 km · 2 min · 51st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Union, Millburn

    838 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Vauxhall Road

    2719 ft · 2 min · Vauxhall Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Union.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
4.14 mi · 23%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.81 mi · 21%
Pulaski Skyway
3.28 mi · 18%
US 1-9 Local South
3.22 mi · 18%
51st Street
0.63 mi · 3%
Vauxhall Road
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 22 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside

4.14 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 16m from West New York
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West New York and Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West New York to Union?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from West New York and 10.1 miles from Union.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West New York and Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrison.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Union. Straight-line distance: 14.45 mi (23.25 km).

West New York

#1 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: 60th Street (-74.014312, 40.787877)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.31
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.66 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $5.98 $3.89 $7.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Union. The current time is 20:24:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.