How far is Fairview, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Fairview, NJ to Union, NJ is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71 mi
01h 21m
Flight
63.8 mi
102.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.8 mi
Kilometers
102.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71 mi
Kilometers
114.27 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-18T20:03
Arrive Union
Sat, Apr 18, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Fairview
36.4 mi
00h 40m
To Union
34.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Skeet Road

    72 m · 11 sec · Skeet Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stokes Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Stokes Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

    1305 ft · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Holly Bypass

    2651 ft · 50 sec · Mount Holly Bypass

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns

    707 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hancock Lane

    93 m · 6 sec · Hancock Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

    1146 ft · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Union.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
46.5 mi · 65%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.92 mi · 4%
Mount Holly Bypass
2.53 mi · 4%
Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.13 mi · 3%
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 40m from Fairview
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fairview and Partly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Union?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Fairview and 34.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairview and Partly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Union. Straight-line distance: 63.8 mi (102.68 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population14,124
Coordinates39.8745600, -74.8121100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.81206, 39.874611)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.43
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.22 $20.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.95 $12.39 $24.77
Diesel $5.98 $14.95 $29.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Union. The current time is 20:03:59.

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.