How far is Bloomfield, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Bloomfield, NJ to Union, NJ is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomfield and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Union.
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Start on Ridge Avenue
1660 ft · 1 min · Ridge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoover Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Hoover Avenue
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Turn right onto Summit Avenue
573 ft · 16 sec · Summit Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road
1129 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn right 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 Bloomfield 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.55 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Union?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Bloomfield and 5.2 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Union. Straight-line distance: 8.57 mi (13.79 km).
#1 Bloomfield
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 49,810 |
| Coordinates | 40.8067700, -74.1854200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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