How far is Allamuchy, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Allamuchy, NJ to Union, NJ is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.09 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.53 mi
52.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.53 mi
Kilometers
52.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.09 mi
Kilometers
70.95 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Allamuchy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allamuchy
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allamuchy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Victory Gardens
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Allamuchy
19.7 mi
00h 23m
To Union
24.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allamuchy and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allamuchy and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Puffer Road

    108 m · 20 sec · Puffer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hackettstown Road

    2391 ft · 55 sec · Hackettstown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Dover

    2048 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong

    1679 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Ledgewood Road

    947 ft · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    65 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Route 10 East

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allamuchy and Union.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10 East
12.7 mi · 29%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 23%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.43 mi · 19%
Vauxhall Road
1.97 mi · 4%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 3%
Ledgewood Road
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victory Gardens
00h 23m from Allamuchy
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Allamuchy and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allamuchy to Union?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Victory Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Allamuchy and 24.4 miles from Union.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Allamuchy and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Victory Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Victory Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Florham Park Borough
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Florham Park Borough

Florham Park , NJ
111 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Rating 2.6/5 7 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

NETCONG MUNICIPAL BUILDING

Netcong , NJ
23 Maple Ave, Netcong, NJ 07857
Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Victory Gardens.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

39 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

43 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allamuchy and Union. Straight-line distance: 32.53 mi (52.35 km).

Allamuchy

#1 Allamuchy

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population4,751
Coordinates40.9217700, -74.8101700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Puffer Road (-74.810165, 40.921641)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.95 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $5.98 $9.33 $18.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allamuchy and Union. The current time is 22:53:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.