How far is North Haledon, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from North Haledon, NJ to Union, NJ is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
21.01 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.24 mi
29.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.24 mi
Kilometers
29.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.01 mi
Kilometers
33.81 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in North Haledon
Sat, Apr 18, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Haledon
2026-04-18T11:25
Arrive Union
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Haledon
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
Nutley
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From North Haledon
10.3 mi
00h 18m
To Union
10.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Haledon and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Haledon and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    112 m · 29 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    584 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Belmont Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.8 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road

    1129 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Haledon 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
13.8 mi · 66%
Belmont Avenue
2.22 mi · 11%
Vauxhall Road
0.6 mi · 3%
GSP South
0.52 mi · 2%
West Broadway
0.52 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nutley
00h 18m from North Haledon
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Haledon and Partly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Haledon to Union?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Nutley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from North Haledon and 10.7 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Haledon and Partly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Nutley

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 Nutley and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10 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 11.7 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 6.1 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 11.8 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 Nutley.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Haledon and Union. Straight-line distance: 18.24 mi (29.36 km).

North Haledon

#1 North Haledon

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population8,362
Coordinates40.9551000, -74.1859800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Dawn Avenue (-74.186443, 40.955823)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.02 $6.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.40 $6.81
Premium $4.95 $3.67 $7.33
Diesel $5.98 $4.43 $8.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Haledon and Union. The current time is 11:25:53.

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.