How far is Bernardsville, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Bernardsville, NJ to Union, NJ is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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 Bernardsville and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bernardsville and Union.
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Start on Olcott Square
41 m · 13 sec · Olcott Square
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Continue on Olcott Square
55 m · 3 sec · Olcott Square
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Continue on Morristown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Morristown Road
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Turn right onto North Maple Avenue
1402 ft · 30 sec · North Maple Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510 East: Morris Avenue
931 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Morris Avenue
3088 ft · 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 Bernardsville 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bernardsville 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 Bernardsville to Union?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florham Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Bernardsville and 14.4 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bernardsville and Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Florham Park
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 Florham Park.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bernardsville and Union. Straight-line distance: 16.1 mi (25.91 km).
#1 Bernardsville
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,556 |
| Coordinates | 40.7187100, -74.5693200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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