How far is Dumont, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Dumont, NJ to Union, NJ is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dumont and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumont and Union.
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Start on Veterans Plaza
33 m · 11 sec · Veterans Plaza
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Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
887 ft · 22 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2 mi · 3 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 Dumont 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dumont 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 Dumont to Union?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Dumont and 14.9 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dumont and Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Stop Ideas Near North Arlington
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 North Arlington.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dumont and Union. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.11 km).
#1 Dumont
City in United States of America
| Population | 17,581 |
| Coordinates | 40.9406500, -73.9968100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
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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