Origin
Norwood, NJ
Morning in Norwood on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwood, 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
31m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood, NJ
Thomas Parker
Union City, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Norwood to Union City is 17.2 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Teaneck Road, Washington Avenue, and Schraalenburgh Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it less about covering distance quickly and more about navigating through familiar neighborhoods. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick hop between towns, offering practical transit rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teaneck Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Washington Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Schraalenburgh Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Broad Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Tappan Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bergen Turnpike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hendricks Causeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Teaneck Road
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on this road
505 ft
·
33 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 39
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tappan Road
3
Turn left onto CR 39
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 39
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CR 39
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Teaneck Road
6
Continue on CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergen Turnpike
7
Continue on CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hendricks Causeway
8
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Avenue
9
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto 51st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
11
Turn right onto CR 501
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
12
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
47th Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
14
Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
45th Street
15
Arrive at destination
45th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 39 / Schraalenburgh Road
Turn left onto CR 39 / Schraalenburgh Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
51st Street
Turn left onto 51st Street
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
47th Street
Turn left onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Bergenline Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
45th Street
Turn right onto 45th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Bergen Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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 Sunday
Local time
6:31 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with only a 4% share of highway driving. You'll spend most of your time on roads like Teaneck Road, Washington Avenue, and Schraalenburgh Road, navigating through various local areas. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 5 miles on Teaneck Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. This route offers a very grounded driving experience, immersing you in the local New Jersey landscape as you make your way.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Teaneck Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near CR 39 / Schraalenburgh Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CR 39 / Schraalenburgh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (51st Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (47th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 31m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Teaneck Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Bergen 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.
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 1.1 miles (CR 39 / Schraalenburgh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (51st Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (47th Street): Navigation decision point.
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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