How far is New Milford, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from New Milford, NJ to Union, NJ is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
25.64 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.79 mi
33.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.79 mi
Kilometers
33.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.27 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Tue, Jun 2, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in New Milford
Tue, Jun 2, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Milford
2026-06-02T15:02
Arrive Union
Tue, Jun 2, 3:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Milford
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
Clifton
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From New Milford
12.9 mi
00h 17m
To Union
12.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Tuesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Milford and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Milford and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Plympton Street

    82 m · 18 sec · Plympton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Road

    1106 ft · 51 sec · Cedar Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    1298 ft · 29 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Edge Avenue

    699 ft · 12 sec · River Edge Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on River Edge Road

    897 ft · 19 sec · River Edge Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    71 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Kinderkamack Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kinderkamack Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    904 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    124 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West

    89 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Paramus Road South

    538 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Paramus Road

    1994 ft · 44 sec · Paramus Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road

    1129 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road

  18. 18

    Turn right 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 New Milford 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
19.1 mi · 74%
NJ 4 West
2.75 mi · 11%
Kinderkamack Road
1.57 mi · 6%
Vauxhall Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Paramus Road
0.38 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

19.1 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 17m from New Milford
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Milford and Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Milford to Union?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from New Milford and 12.7 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Milford and Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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 Clifton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and Union. Straight-line distance: 20.79 mi (33.46 km).

New Milford

#1 New Milford

Borough in New Jersey

Population16,321
Coordinates40.9351000, -74.0190300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Plympton Street (-74.018781, 40.935049)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.44
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.72 $7.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $4.95 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $5.98 $5.44 $10.88

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Milford and Union. The current time is 15:02:17.

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.