How far is Kinnelon, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Kinnelon, NJ to Union, NJ is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.84 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.7 mi
34.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.7 mi
Kilometers
34.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.84 mi
Kilometers
56.07 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Kinnelon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinnelon
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kinnelon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Little Falls
NJ

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Kinnelon
14.7 mi
00h 19m
To Union
20.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Kinnelon and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kiel Avenue

    31 m · 7 sec · Kiel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Lake Road

    661 ft · 21 sec · Maple Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kinnelon Road

    2611 ft · 56 sec · Kinnelon Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82 West: Union

    762 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    555 ft · 14 sec · Morris Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinnelon 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
12.2 mi · 35%
Kinnelon Road
6.71 mi · 19%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 12%
Harding Avenue
0.17 mi
NJ 82 West
0.14 mi
ramp to GSP Southbound
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

12.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 19m from Kinnelon
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kinnelon 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 Kinnelon to Union?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Kinnelon and 20.2 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kinnelon and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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 Little Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinnelon and Union. Straight-line distance: 21.7 mi (34.93 km).

Kinnelon

#1 Kinnelon

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,852
Coordinates41.0017600, -74.3671000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Kiel Avenue (-74.367065, 41.001742)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 Kinnelon and Union. The current time is 22:31:53.

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.