Origin
Union City, NJ
Morning in Union City on Saturday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, NJ
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North Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
The drive from Union City, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ covers 17.1 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 3, US 46, Mountain Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on NJ 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 17.1 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 3 and US 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on NJ 3.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
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 14 decision points packed into just 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (NJ 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
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.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
8
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 604 / East Lindsley Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 604 / East Lindsley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Union City, NJ and North Caldwell, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 639: Little Falls and Woodland Park.
Cr 639: Little Falls
13.8 mi in
|
~18m
Woodland Park
13.8 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| US 46 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Paterson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Center Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Lindsley Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, NJ and North Caldwell, 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
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CR 639: Little Falls, Woodland Park
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 639
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
McBride Avenue
13
Continue on CR 639
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 631
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto CR 643
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto CR 604
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Lindsley Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on CR 527
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Avenue
18
Turn right onto East Greenbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Greenbrook Road
19
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
North Caldwell, NJ
Morning in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
13 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
25m 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 North Caldwell, NJ covers 17.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 3, US 46, Mountain Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.83 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (NJ 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Union City, NJ and North Caldwell, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 639: Little Falls and Woodland Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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