How far is Mine Hill, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Mine Hill, NJ to Union, NJ is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
28.2 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.31 mi
34.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.2 mi
Kilometers
45.39 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Mine Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mine Hill
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mine Hill
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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Mine Hill
12.8 mi
00h 18m
To Union
15.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mine Hill and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mine Hill and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Clover Place

    45 m · 8 sec · Clover Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Randolph Avenue

    1658 ft · 45 sec · Randolph Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on W. Blackwell Street

    2616 ft · 50 sec · W. Blackwell Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Blackwell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Blackwell Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Salem Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Salem Street

  7. 7

    Continue on S. Salem Street

    553 ft · 16 sec · S. Salem Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    29 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1371 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Route 10 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Route 10 East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  22. 22

    Turn left 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 Mine Hill 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 35%
Route 10 East
5.57 mi · 20%
Vauxhall Road
1.97 mi · 7%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 5%
West Blackwell Street
1.23 mi · 4%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 18m from Mine Hill
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mine Hill and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mine Hill to Union?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Mine Hill and 15.4 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mine Hill and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mine Hill and Union. Straight-line distance: 21.31 mi (34.3 km).

Mine Hill

#1 Mine Hill

Township of New Jersey

Population3,473
Coordinates40.8778800, -74.5937700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Clover Place (-74.593947, 40.877656)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 Mine Hill and Union. The current time is 02:18:31.

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.