How far is Beattystown, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Beattystown, NJ to Union, NJ is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beattystown and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beattystown and Union.
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Start on the route
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Newburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Newburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Schooley's Mountain Road
4 mi · 6 min · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East Mill Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Mill Road
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Continue on Old Route 24
1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 24
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Continue on Washington Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
3111 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
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Turn slight right
67 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Washington Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike
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Continue on Mendham Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Mendham Road
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Continue on Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
1737 ft · 29 sec · Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Washington Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Park Place
35 m · 4 sec · West Park Place
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Continue on South Park Place
122 m · 9 sec · South Park Place
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Continue on Morris Street
153 m · 10 sec · Morris Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street
16 m · 1 sec · Morris Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street
2605 ft · 54 sec · Morris Street
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Continue on Morris Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Morris Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Road
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Continue on Columbia Turnpike
1507 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
2415 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beattystown and Union.
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.
NJ 24 East
Merge slight left
7.64 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beattystown and Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beattystown to Union?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Mendham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Beattystown and 27.3 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beattystown and Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Mendham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendham.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beattystown and Union. Straight-line distance: 31.37 mi (50.49 km).
#1 Beattystown
Census designated place
| Population | 4,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.8131500, -74.8429400 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.06 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $10.33 | $20.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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