How far is Englewood Cliffs, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Englewood Cliffs, NJ to Union, NJ is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.24 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.8 mi
33.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.8 mi
Kilometers
33.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.24 mi
Kilometers
40.62 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Englewood Cliffs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Englewood Cliffs
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Englewood Cliffs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Arlington
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Englewood Cliffs
12.8 mi
00h 18m
To Union
12.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Englewood Cliffs and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymond Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Raymond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Loretta Court

    76 m · 18 sec · Loretta Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Summit Street

    920 ft · 45 sec · Summit Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Palisade Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Palisade Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dana Place

    2483 ft · 1 min · Dana Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Broad Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward NJTP South, I 95 South

    1220 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    2433 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1 km · 51 sec · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road

    1129 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road

  21. 21

    Turn right 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 Englewood Cliffs and Union.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.3 mi · 41%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.24 mi · 21%
New Jersey Turnpike
3.62 mi · 14%
I 78
1.4 mi · 6%
Broad Avenue
0.9 mi · 4%
East Palisade Avenue
0.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Arlington
00h 18m from Englewood Cliffs
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Englewood Cliffs 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 Englewood Cliffs to Union?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 12.8 miles from Englewood Cliffs and 12.4 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Englewood Cliffs and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near North Arlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Arlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Arlington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Englewood Cliffs and Union. Straight-line distance: 20.8 mi (33.48 km).

Englewood Cliffs

#1 Englewood Cliffs

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,320
Coordinates40.8853800, -73.9523600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Raymond Street (-73.952579, 40.885495)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 Englewood Cliffs and Union. The current time is 00:41:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.