How far is Burlington, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Burlington, NJ to Union, NJ is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
61.99 mi
01h 07m
Flight
53.62 mi
86.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.62 mi
Kilometers
86.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.99 mi
Kilometers
99.77 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Burlington
31 mi
00h 33m
To Union
30.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burlington Pike

    33 m · 4 sec · Burlington Pike

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    145 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    14 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    26 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Burlington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth

    878 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Union.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
42.4 mi · 68%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 18%
Burlington Pike
4.85 mi · 8%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.66 mi · 1%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

Keep slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 33m from Burlington
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Burlington 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 Burlington to Union?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Burlington and 30.9 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Burlington and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Union. Straight-line distance: 53.62 mi (86.3 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

City in New Jersey

Population22,632
Coordinates40.0712200, -74.8648900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: US 130 (-74.864913, 40.071279)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.07 $20.14
Premium $4.95 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $5.98 $13.10 $26.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Union. The current time is 23:40:17.

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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.