How far is Paramus, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Paramus, NJ to Union, NJ is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paramus and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paramus and Union.
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Start on the route
1279 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
59 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
29 m · 7 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
2889 ft · 2 min · Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Midland Avenue
2011 ft · 49 sec · Midland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1019 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2591 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20.6 mi · 29 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road
1129 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn right onto Harding Avenue
74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paramus and Union.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Paramus 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 Paramus to Union?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 11.9 miles from Paramus and 12.1 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paramus and Partly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paramus and Union. Straight-line distance: 19.69 mi (31.68 km).
#1 Paramus
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 26,063 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445400, -74.0754200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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