How far is Bradley Beach, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Bradley Beach, NJ to Union, NJ is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradley Beach and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley Beach and Union.
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Start on Brinley Avenue
1997 ft · 57 sec · Brinley Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
2174 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Route 35
1.5 mi · 2 min · Route 35
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Keep slight left to continue on Asbury Park Circle
1157 ft · 20 sec · Asbury Park Circle
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Continue on Asbury Park Circle
119 m · 7 sec · Asbury Park Circle
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Keep slight right to continue on Asbury Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1818 ft · 24 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
37.1 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
48 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
878 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue
690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn slight right
155 m · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Morris Avenue
2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto Harding Avenue
646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
10 m · 5 sec · 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 Bradley Beach and Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers near Bradley Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradley Beach to Union?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Bradley Beach and 23.5 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Bradley Beach is Chance Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
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 Morristown.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradley Beach and Union. Straight-line distance: 36.68 mi (59.03 km).
#1 Bradley Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,131 |
| Coordinates | 40.2023400, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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