Origin
Oradell, NJ
Afternoon in Oradell on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oradell, NJ to Union City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oradell, NJ
Garrison Gao
Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oradell, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 15 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kinderkamack Road, Tonnelle Avenue, South Broad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on Kinderkamack Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderkamack Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Broad Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hackensack Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Teaneck Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kinderkamack Road
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oradell, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on Lotus Avenue
201 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lotus Avenue
2
Turn right onto Seminole Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Seminole Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oradell Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 503
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Kinderkamack Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn sharp left onto CR 503
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 503; CR 49
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hackensack Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 503; CR 49
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Midtown Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn straight onto CR 56
331 ft
·
6 sec
·
Salem Street
10
Continue on CR 56
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Turn right onto CR 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 41
523 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Shore Avenue
13
Continue on CR 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
14
Continue on CR 41
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
15
Turn right onto CR 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Teaneck Road
16
Continue on CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergen Turnpike
17
Continue on CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hendricks Causeway
18
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Avenue
19
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto 51st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
21
Turn right onto CR 501
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
22
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
47th Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
24
Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
45th Street
25
Arrive at destination
45th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Seminole Street
Turn right onto Seminole Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road
Turn right onto CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 503 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto CR 503 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 56 / Midtown Bridge Street
Turn left onto CR 56 / Midtown Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Bergen Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$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
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Union City on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
15 mi in 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Kinderkamack Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Seminole Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Seminole Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Kinderkamack Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Bergen Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Union City, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Seminole Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Union City, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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