How far is Greentree, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Greentree, NJ to Union, NJ is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
74.86 mi
01h 17m
Flight
66.26 mi
106.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.26 mi
Kilometers
106.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.86 mi
Kilometers
120.47 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Greentree
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greentree
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greentree
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 Greentree
37.2 mi
00h 38m
To Union
37.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
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 Greentree and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    719 ft · 55 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlton Pike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Marlton Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cropwell Road

    3211 ft · 2 min · North Cropwell Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Holtec Drive

    1844 ft · 51 sec · Holtec Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    570 ft · 12 sec · Greentree Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greentree 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 75%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 15%
Marlton Pike
0.92 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
North Cropwell Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 38m from Greentree
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog leaving Greentree 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 Greentree to Union?

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 37.2 miles from Greentree and 37.7 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog around Greentree and Chance Rain Showers 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 13.2 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 13.3 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 13.3 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 Greentree and Union. Straight-line distance: 66.26 mi (106.64 km).

Greentree

#1 Greentree

Census designated place

Population11,367
Coordinates39.8970600, -74.9557200
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.955985, 39.897497)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.14 $24.28
Premium $4.95 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.98 $15.79 $31.57

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 Greentree and Union. The current time is 22:46:43.

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.