Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, NJ
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Concordia, NJ
Malcolm Garret
This 45.9-mile drive from Union City, NJ to Concordia, NJ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 4 minutes. With 84% of the route on highways, this is a very efficient drive, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, which is quite budget-friendly for a journey of this length. You'll primarily be using the New Jersey Turnpike, Applegarth Road, and Prospect Plains Road. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss trip within the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38 mi | 46m |
| Applegarth Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Plains Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Exit 8A | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Forsgate Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Union Valley-Half Acre Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, NJ and Concordia, NJ.
Start on 45th Street
Turn left onto CR 501
Turn slight left
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto NJ 495
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit onto Exit 8A
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto NJ 32
Turn right onto CR 619
Turn left onto CR 614
Turn right onto CR 615
Turn left onto Concordia Circle
Turn right onto Asbourne Drive
Turn right onto Edinburgh Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Andrew Johnson Drive
Turn left onto Norham Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Union City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Exit 8A toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$5
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Concordia on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
51°F
Concord, NY
23 mi in
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.
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 45.9-mile journey, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike will be your main thoroughfare for the longest stretch, a continuous 38 miles that allows for steady progress. While primarily a highway experience, the latter part of the drive incorporates local roads like Applegarth Road and Prospect Plains Road, offering a slight change of pace before you reach Concordia. This profile means you'll be covering ground efficiently for most of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Applegarth Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Union City, NJ and Concordia, NJ, road signs point toward Cranbury and Monroe.
Cranbury
Monroe
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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