Origin
Haledon, NJ
Morning in Haledon on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haledon, NJ to Union City, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haledon, NJ
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Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 17.7-mile drive from Haledon to Union City, New Jersey, is easily manageable in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, with State Route 3 and NJ 19 forming significant portions of the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. Given its short distance and highway-focused profile, it’s an efficient way to connect two points within the Northeast region of New Jersey. You won't need an overnight stay for this particular drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| NJ 19 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Belmont Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 3
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haledon, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on Van Dyke Avenue
267 ft
·
17 sec
·
Van Dyke Avenue
2
Turn left onto Norwood Street
513 ft
·
24 sec
·
Norwood Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 675
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 673
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broadway
5
Turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto NJ 19
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NJ 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oliver Street
8
Turn slight left onto NJ 19
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward NJTP
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto NJ 3
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto NJ 495
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 495
13
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
15
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
16
Continue on CR 501
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
17
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
47th Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
19
Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
45th Street
20
Arrive at destination
45th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 675 / Belmont Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 675 / Belmont Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 19 / Ward Street
Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward NJTP
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NJTP
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Bou...
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
2 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
25m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 17.7-mile trip, with 78% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles along State Route 3, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate using main roads like State Route 3, NJ 19, and Belmont Avenue, which blend together to create a functional, albeit not particularly scenic, journey. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over winding byways.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on State Route 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 3 and NJ 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 675 / Belmont Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 675 / Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Haledon, NJ to Union City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Njtp along the way.
Njtp
6.3 mi in
|
~9m
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.
Top landmarks
- • Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel — church building in New Jersey, United States of America
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 25m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on State Route 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Union City, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (CR 675 / Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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