Road Trips from Union City, NJ
Planning a weekend escape from Union City? You've got a solid range of options, mostly within a couple of hours, featuring flat terrain. Many of these trips offer access to national parks, making them ideal for a quick nature fix or a longer exploration. You can choose from several destinations under an hour away, perfect for a day trip, or venture further for a more extensive drive.
Total Routes
18
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
16
Under 2 hours
18 total in this range
Montclair, NJ
18m12.3 mi one way
Avenel, NJ
33m21.7 mi one way
Rutherford, NJ
12m7.2 mi one way
Bloomfield, NJ
20m12.3 mi one way
Cedar Grove, NJ
23m13.9 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Montclair, NJ
18m12.3 mi one way
Avenel, NJ
33m21.7 mi one way
Rutherford, NJ
12m7.2 mi one way
Bloomfield, NJ
20m12.3 mi one way
Montclair, NJ
18m12.3 mi one way
Rutherford, NJ
12m7.2 mi one way
Nutley, NJ
15m9.8 mi one way
Long Hill, NJ
39m27.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With flat terrain and nearby parks, spring offers pleasant drives to destinations like Oradell or Ramtown for exploring nature as it awakens.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain and highway routes make summer drives to areas with parks like Gateway National Recreation Area enjoyable for day trips.
Fall
Flat terrain and available parks like Thomas Edison National Historical Park make fall drives appealing for leaf peeping and park visits.
Winter
The consistently flat terrain across most routes means winter drives are feasible, though park accessibility might vary.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Union City, NJ city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.