How far is Ewing, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Ewing, NJ to Union, NJ is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
48.04 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.04 mi
Kilometers
77.32 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Ewing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ewing
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ewing
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
Milltown
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Ewing
23.3 mi
00h 31m
To Union
24.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°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 Ewing and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carlton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Carlton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pennington Road

    2228 ft · 52 sec · Pennington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ewingville Road

    2140 ft · 59 sec · Ewingville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Federal City Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Federal City Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    842 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ewing 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 36%
Garden State Parkway
10.5 mi · 22%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi · 21%
I 295 South
3.26 mi · 7%
Federal City Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Carlton Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milltown
00h 31m from Ewing
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Ewing 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 Ewing to Union?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Milltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Ewing and 24.8 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milltown

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ewing and Union. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.75 km).

Ewing

#1 Ewing

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population36,442
Coordinates40.2698300, -74.7998800
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Scotch Road (-74.799923, 40.269839)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 Ewing and Union. The current time is 22:46:33.

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.