Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 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
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Teaneck, NJ
Sjuan Dogjani
Union City, NJ to Teaneck, NJ is 10.2 miles and takes about 19m via Teaneck Road and Tonnelle Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a convenient option for a quick local trip. The route is best suited for those looking for a direct and efficient way to get between these two points without venturing onto major highways for extended periods.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teaneck Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broad Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| NJ 4 | 0.7 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 Teaneck, 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
Take the ramp
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 4
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto Belle Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Laurelton Parkway
Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.1 — 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
Take the ramp toward NJ 4 West, GSP: Paterson, U Turn
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto West Laurelton Parkway
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $5.13 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
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: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
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
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Teaneck on Saturday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 almost entirely on surface roads, with only a 14% highway share. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Teaneck Road, covering 3.5 miles. The majority of your travel will be on local streets like Teaneck Road, Tonnelle Avenue, and Broad Avenue, so expect traffic signals and intersections throughout. This profile suggests a driving experience characterized by frequent stops and starts rather than open-road cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
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 10.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 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
246 ft
Total Descent
304 ft
Highest Point
174 ft
Elevation Range
175 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Union City, NJ and Teaneck, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp: Paterson and U Turn.
Gsp: Paterson
U Turn
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
Teaneck is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is the suburb with the second highest population of the 70 towns in the county with 39,776 as of the 2010 United States Census. The town is 11 miles west of New York City. Teaneck was founded on February 19, 1895. Today, it has a diverse population. Teaneck has many lovely streets for its residents and visitors to stroll, shop, dine, and even enjoy local artwork.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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