How far is Hasbrouck Heights, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ to Union, NJ is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Town in New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hasbrouck Heights and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hasbrouck Heights and Union.
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Start on Henry Street
2734 ft · 2 min · Henry Street
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Take the ramp straight
56 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1005 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Newark
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
2212 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
590 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 South: Newark
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 280 East, I 280 West: Harrison, Jersey City, The Oranges
15 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Oraton Parkway, Clinton Street, East Orange
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP: Garden State Parkway, Oraton Parkway
1494 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South
671 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1644 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road
1129 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn right 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 Hasbrouck Heights 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.
NJ 21 South
Merge slight left
6.05 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain leaving Hasbrouck Heights and Light Rain near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hasbrouck Heights to Union?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Hasbrouck Heights and 12.4 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Hasbrouck Heights and Light Rain near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Kearny
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hasbrouck Heights and Union. Straight-line distance: 14.64 mi (23.56 km).
#1 Hasbrouck Heights
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 11,912 |
| Coordinates | 40.8581600, -74.0807000 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
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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