How far is Montgomery, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Montgomery, NJ to Union, NJ is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
42.15 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.86 mi
48.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.86 mi
Kilometers
48.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.15 mi
Kilometers
67.84 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Montgomery
16.9 mi
00h 25m
To Union
25.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°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 Montgomery and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Road

    16 m · 11 sec · Montgomery Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wertsville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wertsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Long Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amwell Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Amwell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Brooks Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Brooks Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3224 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Finderne Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Finderne Avenue

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3162 ft · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairway Drive South

    68 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Fairway Drive East

    1915 ft · 1 min · Fairway Drive East

  17. 17

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

    88 m · 19 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Stuyvesant Avenue

    3231 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    1087 ft · 41 sec · Vauxhall Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Finderne Avenue
19.8 mi · 47%
Amwell Road
5.68 mi · 13%
Brooks Boulevard
1.43 mi · 3%
Wertsville Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Long Hill Road
0.75 mi · 2%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Finderne Avenue

Continue straight

8.63 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bound Brook
00h 25m from Montgomery
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Union?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Montgomery and 25.2 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bound Brook, 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 Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

11 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

18 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Union. Straight-line distance: 29.86 mi (48.06 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Township in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population23,094
Coordinates40.4784400, -74.7537700
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Road (-74.753798, 40.478428)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.95 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $5.98 $8.91 $17.82

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 Montgomery and Union. The current time is 00:45:45.

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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.