Distance from Union City, New Jersey to Brooklyn, New York
The driving distance from Union City, New Jersey to Brooklyn, New York is 13.4 mi (21.6 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 5 mi (8.1 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 46 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between Union City and Brooklyn.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on NJ-495 E
Continue on NJ-495 E to Manhattan, New York. Take the I-495 E exit from NY-495 E
Get on I-495 from W 38th St
Continue on I-495. Take I-278 W to Williamsburg St W in Brooklyn. Take exit 31-Exit 31 from I-278 W
Take Nostrand Ave to Brooklyn Ave
Route Directions
Get on NJ-495 E
Continue on NJ-495 E to Manhattan, New York. Take the exit toward All Pts from NY-495 E
Get on I-495
Continue on I-495. Take I-278 W to Williamsburg St W in Brooklyn. Take exit 31-Exit 31 from I-278 W
Take Kent Ave and Nostrand Ave to Brooklyn Ave
Route Directions
Get on NJ-495 E
Continue on NJ-495 E to Manhattan, New York. Take the exit toward All Pts from NY-495 E
Get on I-495
Continue on I-495 to Brooklyn. Take exit 34 from I-278 W
Take Bushwick Ave, Humboldt St and Marcus Garvey Blvd to Atlantic Ave
Journey Details
Traveling from Union City, New Jersey to Brooklyn, New York covers 12.7 miles (20 km) in a southeast direction. This local streets, moderate route typically takes 48 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (13-13 miles / 20-22 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections, urban congestion. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 20 mph (32 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Union City
Starting Point
Brooklyn
Destination