How far is Woodland Park, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodland Park, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
14.65 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.75 mi
18.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.75 mi
Kilometers
18.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.65 mi
Kilometers
23.57 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Woodland Park
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland Park
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodland Park
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
Lyndhurst
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Woodland Park
7.3 mi
00h 14m
To Union City
7.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland Park and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Alexandria Court

    110 m · 21 sec · Alexandria Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pershing Place

    69 m · 12 sec · Pershing Place

  3. 3

    Continue on Pershing Place

    72 m · 10 sec · Pershing Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Weston Place

    118 m · 19 sec · Weston Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Overmount Avenue

    858 ft · 42 sec · Overmount Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cliffside Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · Cliffside Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Drive

    1810 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rifle Camp Road

    1 km · 2 min · Rifle Camp Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Notch Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Notch Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Notch Road

    63 m · 10 sec · Notch Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    50 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    531 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  22. 22

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland Park and Union City.

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Notch Road
0.82 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 5%
Rifle Camp Road
0.62 mi · 4%
NJ 495 East
0.55 mi · 4%
Washington Drive
0.34 mi · 2%
30th Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 14m from Woodland Park
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodland Park and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodland Park to Union City?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Woodland Park and 7.3 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodland Park and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst

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 Lyndhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.3 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 9.6 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 6.8 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 9.7 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 Lyndhurst.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Park and Union City. Straight-line distance: 11.75 mi (18.91 km).

Woodland Park

#1 Woodland Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population12,655
Coordinates40.8898200, -74.1948700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria Court (-74.194615, 40.889599)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland Park and Union City. The current time is 21:34:06.

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.