How far is Morristown, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Morristown, NJ to Union, NJ is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.43 mi
00h 26m
Flight
18.83 mi
30.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.83 mi
Kilometers
30.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.09 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Morristown
11.3 mi
00h 13m
To Union
11.1 mi
00h 13m

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 to 10 mph SE
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 Morristown and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hallandale Drive

    96 m · 20 sec · Hallandale Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue

    1300 ft · 1 min · Balmoral Avenue

  3. 3

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

    1216 ft · 31 sec · Morristown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Matawan Road

    3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1175 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    19.9 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
19.9 mi · 89%
Matawan Road
0.8 mi · 4%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 3%
US 22
0.32 mi · 1%
Balmoral Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
Morristown Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

19.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 13m from Morristown
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Morristown 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 Morristown to Union?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Morristown and 11.1 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Union. Straight-line distance: 18.83 mi (30.31 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population19,229
Coordinates40.4251100, -74.2537600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Hallandale Drive (-74.253706, 40.425001)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.63 $7.27
Premium $4.95 $3.91 $7.83
Diesel $5.98 $4.72 $9.45

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 Morristown and Union. The current time is 21:27:23.

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.