Origin
Montville, NJ
Late night in Montville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montville, 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
34m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montville, NJ
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Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
Montville, NJ to Union City, NJ is 24.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via NJ 3 and US 46, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity and highway-focused nature, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger trip. Plan for a swift journey with minimal detours, as the main roads are efficient for covering the distance. You'll spend most of your time on well-traveled highways, making it a very direct passage.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Boonton Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NJ 23 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Whitehall Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montville, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on US 202
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Road
2
Turn right onto US 202
304 ft
·
13 sec
·
Firehouse Road
3
Turn left onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Whitehall Road
4
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
5
Continue on US 202
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 202
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Boonton Turnpike
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 202
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mountainview Boulevard
8
Turn right onto CR 707
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Erie Avenue
9
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Toward NJ 23 South
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward NJ 23 South: Verona
11
Merge onto NJ 23
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 23
12
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
14
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
15
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJ 495
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 495
19
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
21
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
22
Continue on CR 501
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
23
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
47th Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
25
Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
45th Street
26
Arrive at destination
45th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Bergenline Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Boonton Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Union City on Sunday
Local time
12:46 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
8 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
34m 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 trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 69% of the journey on high-speed roads like NJ 3 and US 46. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the 24.7 miles, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 10.5 miles on NJ 3. The character of the drive is largely one of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. Expect to navigate busy roadways that prioritize getting you to your destination quickly, with limited opportunities for leisurely cruising. The transition between these main roads is designed for flow, keeping you moving with minimal interruption.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on NJ 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Montville, NJ to Union City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
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 34m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on NJ 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Boonton Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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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