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Trip from Union City, NJ to Florham Park, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

40m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Union City, NJ

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borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Florham Park, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Union City, NJ to Florham Park, NJ covers 29.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John F, NJ 495 West, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 29.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Union City, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is easy. At 40m 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 Union City, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F
NJ 495 West
I 95 South
New Jersey Turnpike
I 78
I 78 West
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: John F — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City, NJ and Florham Park, NJ.

1

Start on 45th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 45th Street
2

Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 26 sec
4

Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

0.2 mi · 22 sec · NJ 495 West, NJTP West
5

Continue on NJ 495 West

374 ft · 11 sec · NJ 495 West
6

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Newark
8

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
9

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Jersey Turnpike
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
12

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

377 ft · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
13

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

9.1 mi · 10 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
14

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
15

Continue straight

7.4 mi · 8 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown

0.3 mi · 18 sec · CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
17

Keep slight right to continue on CR 510 East: Florham Park

0.1 mi · 13 sec · CR 510 East: Florham Park
18

Keep slight right to continue on CR 510 East: Florham Park

0.1 mi · 13 sec · CR 510 East: Florham Park
19

Turn straight onto Columbia Turnpike

1.8 mi · 3 min · Columbia Turnpike
20

Turn left onto Hanover Road

240 ft · 14 sec · Hanover Road
21

Turn left

233 ft · 22 sec
22

Turn left

52 ft · 8 sec
23

Turn left

105 ft · 8 sec
24

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.86 one way

$9.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.32 $10.64
premium $4.93 $5.68 $11.36
diesel $5.61 $6.47 $12.94

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland 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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$16

Total

$21

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Union City, NJ

Night in Union City on Thursday

Local time

10:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Florham Park, NJ

Night in Florham Park on Thursday

Local time

10:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

22 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

40m 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 Union City, NJ to Florham Park, NJ covers 29.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F, NJ 495 West, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Union City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.86 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 Union City, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is easy. At 40m 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 Union City, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union City, NJ to Florham Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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