How far is Morristown, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Morristown, NJ to Union, NJ is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
18.07 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.33 mi
21.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.33 mi
Kilometers
21.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.07 mi
Kilometers
29.08 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Tue, May 26, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Tue, May 26, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-05-26T07:35
Arrive Union
Tue, May 26, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chatham
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Morristown
7.7 mi
00h 11m
To Union
10.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Tuesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

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 West Park Place

    28 m · 2 sec · West Park Place

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on West Park Place

    35 m · 4 sec · West Park Place

  3. 3

    Continue on South Park Place

    122 m · 9 sec · South Park Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Morris Street

    153 m · 10 sec · Morris Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Morris Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    2605 ft · 54 sec · Morris Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Morris Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbia Turnpike

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    2415 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  19. 19

    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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
8.1 mi · 45%
Vauxhall Road
1.97 mi · 11%
Columbia Road
0.98 mi · 5%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
0.93 mi · 5%
Springfield Avenue
0.84 mi · 5%
Morris Avenue
0.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Merge slight left

7.64 mi · 00h 09m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
00h 11m from Morristown
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Morristown and Mostly Cloudy 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 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Morristown and 10.4 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Morristown and Mostly Cloudy near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Union. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.45 km).

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#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population18,594
Coordinates40.7967700, -74.4815400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: West Park Place (-74.481607, 40.796703)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and Union. The current time is 07:35:48.

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.