How far is Fanwood, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Fanwood, NJ to Union, NJ is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fanwood and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fanwood and Union.
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Start on the route
6 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Avenue
41 m · 8 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto North Martine Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Martine Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
78 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
3162 ft · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairway Drive South
68 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Fairway Drive East
1915 ft · 1 min · Fairway Drive East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
88 m · 19 sec · Chestnut Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Stuyvesant Avenue
3231 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
1087 ft · 41 sec · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left 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 Fanwood 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.
Park Avenue
Continue straight
5.43 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fanwood 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 Fanwood to Union?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Mountainside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Fanwood and 5.4 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fanwood and Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Mountainside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountainside.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fanwood and Union. Straight-line distance: 7.42 mi (11.94 km).
#1 Fanwood
Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.6409400, -74.3834800 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
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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