Origin
Leonia, NJ
Morning in Leonia on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leonia, NJ to Union City, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leonia, NJ
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Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
Leonia, NJ to Union City, NJ is 6.7 miles and takes about 13m via Bergen Boulevard, John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and Fort Lee Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. You'll primarily be navigating surface roads, so expect a more local driving experience rather than highway speeds. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get between these two points efficiently without venturing onto major interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Fort Lee Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 47th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 45th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bergen Boulevard
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leonia, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on Broad Avenue
111 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broad Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 56
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Bergen Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
4
Continue on NJ 63
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Bergen Boulevard
5
Turn straight onto CR 501
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
6
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
47th Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
8
Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
45th Street
9
Arrive at destination
45th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 56 / Fort Lee Road
Turn right onto CR 56 / Fort Lee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bergen Boulevard
Turn right onto Bergen Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
47th Street
Turn left onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Bergenline Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
45th Street
Turn right onto 45th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| premium | $5.13 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
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, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
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 Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Bergen Boulevard. You'll be navigating through local traffic and intersections for the entire 6.7-mile distance. Be prepared for typical urban surface road conditions, including traffic lights and potential slowdowns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Bergen Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near CR 56 / Fort Lee Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 56 / Fort Lee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Bergen Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (47th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Leonia, NJ
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Vreeland House — historic house in New Jersey, United States
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 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Bergen Boulevard. 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: near the start (CR 56 / Fort Lee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Bergen Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (47th Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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