How far is Englewood, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Englewood, NJ to Union, NJ is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
25.05 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.33 mi
32.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.05 mi
Kilometers
40.31 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in Englewood
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Englewood
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Union
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Englewood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
12.4 mi
00h 17m
To Union
12.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Palisade Avenue

    1707 ft · 1 min · East Palisade Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dana Place

    2483 ft · 1 min · Dana Place

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Broad Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward NJTP South, I 95 South

    1220 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  9. 9

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    2433 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1 km · 51 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road

    1129 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Englewood 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76 / 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%
Garden State Parkway
0.62 mi · 2%
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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Arlington
00h 17m from Englewood
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Englewood 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 Englewood to Union?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.4 miles from Englewood and 12.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Englewood 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.

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 4.9 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 4.2 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 and Union. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.71 km).

Englewood

#1 Englewood

City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population28,278
Coordinates40.8928800, -73.9726400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: E. Palisade Avenue (-73.972808, 40.892713)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 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
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Englewood and Union. The current time is 11:01:08.

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.