Origin
Dover, NJ
Evening in Dover on Monday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NJ to Union City, NJ
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, NJ
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Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 38 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prospect Street, West Blackwell Street, North Morris Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.29 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19 miles from Dover, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 38 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prospect Street 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 Dover, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 52m 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 Dover, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Blackwell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Morris Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Clinton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bergen Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East McFarlan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dover-Rockaway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Prospect Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on the route
171 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Prospect Street
30 ft
·
9 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto West Blackwell Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Blackwell Street
4
Turn left onto North Morris Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Morris Street
5
Turn right onto East Clinton Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Clinton Street
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergen Street
292 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bergen Street
7
Turn right onto East McFarlan Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East McFarlan Street
8
Turn slight right
276 ft
·
14 sec
9
Turn left onto Dover-Rockaway Road
433 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dover-Rockaway Road
10
Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn left onto Wall Street
338 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wall Street
12
Turn right onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Church Street
13
Continue on Halsey Avenue
492 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halsey Avenue
14
Continue on Hibernia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
15
Keep slight right to continue on Hibernia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
16
Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 80 East
17
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
19
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
20
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
23
Merge slight right
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
24
Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kennedy Boulevard
25
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
26
Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
295 ft
·
17 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
27
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
28
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
47th Street
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
30
Turn right onto 45th Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
45th Street
31
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 19 miles from Dover, NJ, or about 26m 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 38 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dover, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dover, NJ
This is one driving day of about 38 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dover, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Dover, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Dover, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union City, NJ
The final approach into Union City, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Union City, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.29 one way
$12.58 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.36 | $14.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
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
$6
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Union City, NJ
Evening in Union City on Monday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
19 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
52m 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 Dover, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 38 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prospect Street, West Blackwell Street, North Morris Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Dover, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.29 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 Dover, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 52m 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 Dover, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NJ to Union City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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