How far is Blairstown, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Blairstown, NJ to Union, NJ is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
54.67 mi
01h 04m
Flight
41.43 mi
66.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.43 mi
Kilometers
66.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.67 mi
Kilometers
87.99 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 16, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Blairstown
Thu, Apr 16, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairstown
2026-04-16T03:48
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 16, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairstown
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
Mine Hill
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Blairstown
26.2 mi
00h 32m
To Union
28.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carhart Street

    119 m · 23 sec · Carhart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

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

    1679 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Ledgewood Road

    947 ft · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    65 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Route 10 East

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    2727 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
16.5 mi · 30%
Route 10 East
12.7 mi · 23%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 18%
Hope Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Vauxhall Road
1.97 mi · 4%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

16.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mine Hill
00h 32m from Blairstown
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blairstown 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 Blairstown to Union?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Mine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Blairstown and 28.5 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mine Hill

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

44 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Union. Straight-line distance: 41.43 mi (66.68 km).

Blairstown

#1 Blairstown

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Carhart Street (-74.960235, 40.982901)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.88 $17.75
Premium $4.95 $9.56 $19.12
Diesel $5.98 $11.54 $23.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Blairstown and Union. The current time is 03:48:20.

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.