Origin
Holland, NJ
Late night in Holland on Monday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holland, NJ to Union City, NJ
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Trip Overview
The drive from Holland, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riegelsville Road, Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Warren Glen Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.43 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
34.6 miles from Holland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 69.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riegelsville Road 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 Holland, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Holland, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riegelsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riegelsville Warren Glen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warren Glen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 78 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Riegelsville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holland, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on Dogwood Drive
203 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dogwood Drive
2
Turn right onto Riegelsville Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Riegelsville Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Riegelsville Warren Glen Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Riegelsville Warren Glen Road
4
Keep slight right to continue on Warren Glen Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Warren Glen Road
5
Turn straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the ramp right toward I 78 East, US 22 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 78 East, US 22 East
7
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17 mi
·
19 min
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Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
11
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
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Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
13
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
15
Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North
16
Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, I 80, NJ 3: Lincoln Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 95, I 80, NJ 3: Lincoln Tunnel
18
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
20
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
21
Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kennedy Boulevard
22
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
23
Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
295 ft
·
17 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
24
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
25
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
47th Street
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
27
Turn right onto 45th Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
45th Street
28
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 34.6 miles from Holland, NJ, or about 42m 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 69.1 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
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 Holland, 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 Holland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holland, 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 34.6 mi from Holland, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Holland, 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
$11.43 one way
$22.87 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$11
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Union City on Monday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 24m 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 Holland, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riegelsville Road, Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Warren Glen Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Holland, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.43 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 Holland, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Holland, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holland, NJ to Union City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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