How far is Garwood, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Garwood, NJ to Union, NJ is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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 13m.
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 Garwood and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garwood and Union.
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Start on South Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Centennial Avenue
573 ft · 20 sec · Centennial Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue East
1.3 km · 2 min · North Avenue East
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Turn left onto GSP Toll North
1883 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 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 Garwood 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
2.21 mi · 00h 03m
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 Garwood 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 Garwood to Union?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Garwood and 2.8 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Garwood and Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Elizabeth
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garwood and Union. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.17 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.97 | $1.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
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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