How far is Leisure Village East, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Leisure Village East, NJ to Union, NJ is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
55.18 mi
01h 00m
Flight
46.41 mi
74.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.41 mi
Kilometers
74.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.81 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Leisure Village East
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leisure Village East
2026-04-18T20:03
Arrive Union
Sat, Apr 18, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leisure Village East
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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Leisure Village East
27.6 mi
00h 30m
To Union
27.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leisure Village East and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leisure Village East and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Argyll Circle

    66 m · 10 sec · Argyll Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dumbarton Drive

    2393 ft · 2 min · Dumbarton Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shorrock Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shorrock Street

  4. 4

    Continue on GSP North Toll: Woodbridge

    2654 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    37.1 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 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 Leisure Village East 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
51 mi · 92%
Shorrock Street
1.41 mi · 3%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
GSP North Toll
0.5 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.46 mi · 1%
Dumbarton Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

37.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 30m from Leisure Village East
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Leisure Village East and Partly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leisure Village East to Union?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Leisure Village East and 27.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Leisure Village East and Partly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hazlet, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leisure Village East and Union. Straight-line distance: 46.41 mi (74.69 km).

Leisure Village East

#1 Leisure Village East

Census designated place

Population4,217
Coordinates40.0301200, -74.1643100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.164538, 40.030186)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 Leisure Village East and Union. The current time is 20:03:12.

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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.