How far is Beachwood, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Beachwood, NJ to Union, NJ is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
62.51 mi
01h 03m
Flight
52.54 mi
84.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.54 mi
Kilometers
84.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.51 mi
Kilometers
100.6 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 PM EDT
Return by in Beachwood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beachwood
2026-04-18T16:47
Arrive Union
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beachwood
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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Beachwood
31.3 mi
00h 31m
To Union
31.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    46 m · 15 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beachwood Boulevard

    28 m · 8 sec · Beachwood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York

    1057 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.6 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    37.1 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beachwood 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
60.2 mi · 96%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
US 22
0.32 mi · 1%
GSP Toll North
0.2 mi
Harding Avenue
0.17 mi
NJ 82
0.17 mi
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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 31m from Beachwood
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beachwood and Partly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Beachwood and 31.2 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beachwood and Partly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincroft, 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 Lincroft.

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beachwood and Union. Straight-line distance: 52.54 mi (84.56 km).

Beachwood

#1 Beachwood

Borough of New Jersey

Population11,434
Coordinates39.9390100, -74.1929200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-74.192892, 39.939038)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

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 Beachwood and Union. The current time is 16:47:27.

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.