Origin
Midland Park, NJ
Morning in Midland Park on Sunday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland Park, 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
30m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland Park, NJ
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Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
Midland Park, NJ to Union City, NJ is 22.1 miles and takes about 30m via NJ 17, NJ 208, and NJ 3, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Since it's a quick drive, it's ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll find the route is primarily highway, making for a straightforward transit between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| NJ 208 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| NJ 3 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Goffle Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NJ 4 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Godwin Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland Park, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 84
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Godwin Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 84
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goffle Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NJ 208 South: Fairlawn
5
Merge onto NJ 208
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 208
6
Turn straight onto NJ 208
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 208
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NJ 208
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 208
8
Continue on NJ 208
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 208
9
Continue on NJ 208
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 208
10
Continue on NJ 4
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft
·
5 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward NJ 17 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 17
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
17
Merge onto NJ 3
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto NJ 495
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 495
20
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
22
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
23
Continue on CR 501
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
24
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
47th Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
26
Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
45th Street
27
Arrive at destination
45th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 84 / Godwin Avenue
Turn left onto CR 84 / Godwin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 17 South: Newark
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
20.8 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
$3.66 one way
$7.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
9:34 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
2 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
30m 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 mostly highway, with 79% of the 22.1 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience an 8.1-mile stretch on NJ 17 before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a generally consistent driving experience with frequent exits as you navigate through the urban and suburban landscape.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and NJ 208. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 84 / Godwin Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 84 / Godwin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 30m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (CR 84 / Godwin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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