How far is Asbury Park, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Asbury Park, NJ to Union, NJ is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.5 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.52 mi
57.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.5 mi
Kilometers
70 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asbury Park
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Union
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asbury Park
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
Morristown
NJ

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Asbury Park
21.8 mi
00h 24m
To Union
21.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asbury Park and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Asbury Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    975 ft · 17 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  3. 3

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    119 m · 7 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1750 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1818 ft · 24 sec · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    37.1 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth

    878 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
37.9 mi · 87%
Asbury Avenue
3.81 mi · 9%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
GSP Toll North
0.33 mi · 1%
US 22
0.32 mi · 1%
Asbury Park Circle
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

37.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 24m from Asbury Park
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Asbury Park 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 Asbury Park to Union?

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Asbury Park and 21.7 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morristown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.

RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

34 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asbury Park and Union. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.16 km).

Asbury Park

#1 Asbury Park

City in New Jersey, United States

Population15,377
Coordinates40.2203900, -74.0120800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Asbury Avenue (-74.012067, 40.220426)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Asbury Park and Union. The current time is 23:06:03.

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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.