How far is Fords, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Fords, NJ to Union, NJ is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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.
Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fords and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fords and Union.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Amboy Avenue
27 m · 6 sec · Amboy Avenue
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Turn right onto Ford Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Ford Avenue
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Turn right
1692 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
2305 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
48 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
878 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue
690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn slight right
155 m · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Morris Avenue
2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto Harding Avenue
646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
10 m · 5 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 Fords 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.5 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fords 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 Fords to Union?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Fords and 7.4 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fords and Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Clark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clark.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fords and Union. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.24 km).
#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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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