Origin
Butler, NJ
Night in Butler on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, NJ to Union City, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, NJ
Joel Zar
Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Butler, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 26.2 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, Newark-Pompton Turnpike, I 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.1 miles from Butler, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 26.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Butler, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Butler, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike | — | — |
| Newark-Pompton Turnpike | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| US 46 East | — | — |
| NJ 495 East | — | — |
| Kennedy Boulevard | — | — |
| 30th Street | — | — |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
3
Turn right onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
4
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
5
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
6
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
299 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 46 East: Clifton
8
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
9
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
12
Merge slight right
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
13
Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kennedy Boulevard
14
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
15
Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
295 ft
·
17 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
16
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
17
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
47th Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
19
Turn right onto 45th Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
45th Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.1 miles from Butler, NJ, or about 21m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Butler, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Butler, NJ
This is one driving day of about 26.2 miles and 43m.
At 26.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.1 mi from Butler, NJ · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from Butler, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union City, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Union City, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Night in Union City on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
5 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
43m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Butler, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 26.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, Newark-Pompton Turnpike, I 80 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Butler, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Butler, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Butler, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Butler, NJ to Union City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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