How far is Closter, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Closter, NJ to Union, NJ is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Closter and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Closter and Union.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
538 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Naugle Street
159 m · 23 sec · Naugle Street
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Continue on Closter Dock Road
574 ft · 32 sec · Closter Dock Road
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Turn left onto West Street
1153 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
1.1 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn straight onto Old Hook Road
904 ft · 23 sec · Old Hook Road
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Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road
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Turn left onto Degraw Avenue
2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South
1627 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
1329 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP South
2433 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1 km · 51 sec · 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 Closter 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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.18 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Closter and Showers And Thunderstorms near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Closter to Union?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Closter and 18.3 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Closter and Showers And Thunderstorms near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Secaucus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Closter and Union. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).
#1 Closter
Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.9731500, -73.9615300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
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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