How far is Livingston, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Livingston, NJ to Union, NJ is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Union.
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Start on East Mount Pleasant Avenue
38 m · 9 sec · East Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Turn left onto South Livingston Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Livingston Avenue
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway
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Turn left onto South Orange Avenue
2677 ft · 60 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto White Oak Ridge Road
2800 ft · 1 min · White Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Great Hills Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Great Hills Road
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Turn right onto Old Short Hills Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Short Hills Road
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Continue on Main Street
701 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Millburn Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Millburn Avenue
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Turn right onto Vaux Hall Road
67 m · 6 sec · Vaux Hall Road
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Continue on Vauxhall Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left 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 Livingston 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.
Vauxhall Road
Continue on Vauxhall Road
2.36 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to Union?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Livingston and 9.1 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Livingston and Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
CITY HALL LOBBY
Market St at City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Union. Straight-line distance: 7.31 mi (11.77 km).
#1 Livingston
Township in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,397 |
| Coordinates | 40.7959300, -74.3148700 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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