Origin
Fort Lee, NJ
Morning in Fort Lee on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lee, NJ to Union City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lee, NJ
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Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Fort Lee to Union City, this 6.7-mile journey is a quick, straightforward local trip. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Since the route stays entirely within the Northeast region of New Jersey, you won't need to worry about long-distance planning or overnight stays. With a minimal fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly cost-effective way to get across the area. It is a practical, no-fuss option for travelers who prioritize efficiency over long-haul sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Gorge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| CR 505 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lemoine Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 48th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisade Avenue
— 2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 67
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lemoine Avenue
2
Continue on NJ 67
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisade Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto CR S-25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorge Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 505
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 505
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CR 505
6
Continue on 60th Street
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
60th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
8
Turn right onto 48th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
48th Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
10
Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
45th Street
11
Arrive at destination
45th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR S-25 / Gorge Road
Turn slight left onto CR S-25 / Gorge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 505 / River Road
Turn right onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 505
Turn right onto CR 505
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Bergenline Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
45th Street
Turn right onto 45th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Union City, NJ
Morning in Union City on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Palisade Avenue, Gorge Road, and River Road, which keeps the pace moderate and focused on local transit. Because there are no highway stretches to speak of, you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience from start to finish. The road remains entirely local, so you won't encounter any long, uninterrupted segments that allow for cruise control. It is an ideal path for those who prefer navigating city streets over the monotony of heavy highway traffic.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Palisade Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near CR S-25 / Gorge Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (CR S-25 / Gorge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (CR 505): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
286 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
197 ft
Total Descent
309 ft
Highest Point
286 ft
Elevation Range
278 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Union City, NJ
Full guide →Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. Union City is a small city, roughly 1.283 square miles. It is bordered by Weehawken to the east, Jersey City to the south, North Bergen to the west and north, and West New York to the north.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on Palisade Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (CR S-25 / Gorge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (CR 505): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union City, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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