Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Bergenfield, NJ
Thomas Parker
Union City, NJ to Bergenfield, NJ is 11.8 miles and takes about 21m via Teaneck Road and Tonnelle Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward trip for local travel or a quick errand. You won't need to budget for an overnight stay, and the minimal distance means you can easily fit it into a busy day without feeling rushed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teaneck Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broad Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bergen Turnpike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hendricks Causeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 51st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, NJ and Bergenfield, NJ.
Start on 45th Street
Turn right onto CR 501
Turn left onto 51st Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Turn left onto CR 124
Continue on CR 124
Turn right onto CR 39
Continue on CR 49; CR 39
Turn left onto CR 70
Turn left onto Portland Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 124 / Hendricks Causeway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 39 / Teaneck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 70 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| premium | $5.13 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Union City on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Bergenfield on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with only about 5% of the route being highway. You'll spend most of your time on Teaneck Road and Tonnelle Avenue. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is about 5 miles on Teaneck Road. Expect to encounter urban merging and frequent intersections as you navigate through populated areas.
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 around 0.1 miles in near CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CR 124 / Hendricks Causeway): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
210 ft
Total Descent
315 ft
Highest Point
174 ft
Elevation Range
168 ft
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
Founded 1894
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Union City, NJ or browse trips ending in Bergenfield, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.
