How far is Yardville, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Yardville, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.66 mi
01h 10m
Flight
53.31 mi
85.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.31 mi
Kilometers
85.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.66 mi
Kilometers
96.01 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Fri, Nov 6, 10:43 AM EST
Return by in Yardville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:53 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yardville
2026-11-06T09:32
Arrive Union City
Fri, Nov 6, 10:43 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yardville
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Yardville
29.1 mi
00h 35m
To Union City
30.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
67°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yardville and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodside Avenue

    101 m · 20 sec · Woodside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1344 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Yardville-Allentown Road

    716 ft · 13 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    72 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Van Kannel Avenue

    126 m · 9 sec · Van Kannel Avenue

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Robbinsville Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Robbinsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mercer Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mercer Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Ward Street

    157 m · 16 sec · West Ward Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1243 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    37.8 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  14. 14

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  21. 21

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
37.8 mi · 63%
Robbinsville Road
7.99 mi · 13%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 10%
Mercer Street
1.65 mi · 3%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 3%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

37.8 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 35m from Yardville
Leave By
4:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Yardville 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 Yardville to Union City?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Yardville and 30.5 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Yardville and Heavy Rain near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piscataway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yardville and Union City. Straight-line distance: 53.31 mi (85.8 km).

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#1 Yardville

Yardville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1812200, -74.6643200
Altitude18
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: Woodside Avenue (-74.664516, 40.180727)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.34
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.11 $8.67 $17.34
Mid-grade $4.74 $9.99 $19.98
Premium $5.05 $10.64 $21.29
Diesel $6.35 $13.40 $26.80

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Yardville and Union City. The current time is 09:32:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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