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Trip from Union City, NJ to Leonia, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13m

Distance

6.7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Union City, NJ

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Downtown Leonia, NJ, NJ

Leonia, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Union City, NJ to Leonia, NJ covers 6.7 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Bergen Boulevard, Broad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on John F. Kennedy Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 2.5 mi 5m
Bergen Boulevard 2.4 mi 4m
Broad Avenue 1 mi 1m
East Central Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
45th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Boulevard — 2.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City, NJ and Leonia, NJ.

1

Start on 45th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 45th Street
2

Turn right onto CR 501

2.3 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3

Continue on CR 501

0.1 mi · 15 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
4

Turn slight left onto NJ 63; CR 501

2.4 mi · 4 min · Bergen Boulevard
5

Turn left onto CR 501

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Central Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto Broad Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broad Avenue
7

Arrive at destination

Broad Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
5 mi into trip | ~9m in | CR 501 / East Central Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 501 / East Central Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
5.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | Broad Avenue

Turn right onto Broad Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.15 one way

$2.30 round trip

$4.37/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.79 $1.26 $2.53
premium $5.13 $1.35 $2.70
diesel $5.97 $1.57 $3.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.59 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Union City, NJ

Morning in Union City on Saturday

Local time

6:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 9 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 1:26AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 1:26AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Leonia, NJ

Morning in Leonia on Saturday

Local time

6:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 1:26AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 1:26AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

13m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

6.7 mi in 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Union City, NJ to Leonia, NJ is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 5 miles (CR 501 / East Central Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (Broad Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

276 ft 99 ft

Total Climb

153 ft

Total Descent

222 ft

Highest Point

276 ft

~3.3 mi in

Elevation Range

176 ft

About the Cities

Starting 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.

Top landmarks

  • • Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel — church building in New Jersey, United States of America

Arriving in Leonia, NJ

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Vreeland House — historic house in New Jersey, United States

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 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on John F. Kennedy Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.1 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (CR 501 / East Central Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (Broad Avenue): 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 Leonia, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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