How far is Harrington Park, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Harrington Park, NJ to Union, NJ is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
32.34 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.7 mi
39.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.7 mi
Kilometers
39.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.34 mi
Kilometers
52.04 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Harrington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrington Park
2026-04-19T06:06
Arrive Union
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrington Park
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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Harrington Park
15.2 mi
00h 24m
To Union
17.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrington Park and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on La Roche Avenue

    618 ft · 27 sec · La Roche Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    142 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Schraalenburgh Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    2433 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1 km · 51 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road

    1129 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.3 mi · 32%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.24 mi · 16%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 10%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 9%
Schraalenburgh Road
2.04 mi · 6%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.18 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 24m from Harrington Park
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harrington Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrington Park to Union?

The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Harrington Park and 17.1 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Harrington Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrington Park and Union. Straight-line distance: 24.7 mi (39.75 km).

Harrington Park

#1 Harrington Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,693
Coordinates40.9837100, -73.9798600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: La Roche Avenue (-73.979872, 40.983727)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 Harrington Park and Union. The current time is 06:06:56.

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.