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Trip from Union City, NJ to Kearny, NJ

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

17m

Distance

10.2 mi

16 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

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

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

Union City, NJ

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town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Kearny, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Union City, NJ to Kearny, NJ covers 10.2 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 7, Tonnelle Avenue, Schuyler Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on NJ 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.69 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

5.1 miles from Union City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Union City, NJ to Kearny, NJ covers 10.2 miles and takes about 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near NJ 495.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 10.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (NJ 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | NJ 495

Merge onto NJ 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
6
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 TRUCK South, US 9 TRUCK South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 1 TRUCK South, US 9 TRUCK South
6
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | NJ 7; CR 506

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 7; CR 506

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
8.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | CR 507 / Schuyler Avenue

Turn left onto CR 507 / Schuyler Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Union City, NJ to Kearny, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Njtp West along the way.

Njtp West

0.8 mi in | ~2m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 7 4.2 mi 6m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.7 mi 3m
Schuyler Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
US 1 Truck 0.6 mi <1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Midland Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Devon Street 0.2 mi <1m
45th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 7 — 4.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 45th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 45th Street
2

Turn left onto CR 501

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

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 26 sec
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
5

Continue on this road

374 ft · 11 sec · this road
Toward NJ 495 West
6

Merge onto NJ 495

0.1 mi · 10 sec · NJ 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto US 1; US 9

2.7 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

0.6 mi · 46 sec · US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 TRUCK South, US 9 TRUCK South
10

Continue on NJ 7

1.3 mi · 1 min · NJ 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 7; CR 506

2.9 mi · 4 min · NJ 7; CR 506
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Turn left onto CR 507

0.8 mi · 1 min · Schuyler Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto Midland Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Midland Avenue
14

Turn left onto Devon Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Devon Street
15

Turn right onto Oakwood Avenue

526 ft · 25 sec · Oakwood Avenue
16

Turn right onto Beech Street

124 ft · 5 sec · Beech Street
17

Arrive at destination

Beech Street

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 5.1 miles from Union City, NJ, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 miles.

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 10.2 miles or 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5.1 miles or 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kearny, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Union City, 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 Union City, NJ

This is one driving day of about 10.2 miles and 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union City, 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.
The longest stretch is on NJ 7 for about 4.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.1 mi from Union City, NJ · 8m into the drive

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

5 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.1 miles from Union City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kearny, NJ

The final approach into Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $10 near mile 10.2
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 8.8
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 4.2
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 10.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.69 one way

$3.38 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.85 $3.70
premium $4.93 $1.98 $3.96
diesel $5.61 $2.25 $4.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.89 $0.41
EV Truck/SUV 4.1 0 $1.43 $0.65

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Union City, NJ

Evening in Union City on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kearny, NJ

Evening in Kearny on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

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

17m 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 Kearny, NJ covers 10.2 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 7, Tonnelle Avenue, Schuyler Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 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 $1.69 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 10.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (NJ 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Union City, NJ to Kearny, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Njtp West along the way.

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