How far is Ramsey, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Ramsey, NJ to Union, NJ is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
31.74 mi
00h 37m
Flight
25.66 mi
41.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.74 mi
Kilometers
51.08 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
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
Clifton
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From Ramsey
14.5 mi
00h 18m
To Union
17.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Ramsey and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1476 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Wyckoff Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Wyckoff Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Wyckoff Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wyckoff Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Russell Avenue

    2885 ft · 58 sec · Russell Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    124 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    156 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson

    1090 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Goffle Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Holsman Street

    1343 ft · 34 sec · Holsman Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Presidential Boulevard

    963 ft · 37 sec · Presidential Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    799 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.8 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road

    1129 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramsey 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
13.8 mi · 43%
Wyckoff Avenue
4.38 mi · 14%
Russell Avenue
3.02 mi · 10%
Goffle Road
2.57 mi · 8%
East Main Street
0.77 mi · 2%
Vauxhall Road
0.6 mi · 2%
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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 18m from Ramsey
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ramsey 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 Ramsey to Union?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 14.5 miles from Ramsey and 17.2 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ramsey and Chance Rain Showers 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 12.9 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 14.2 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 10.2 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 14.3 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 Ramsey and Union. Straight-line distance: 25.66 mi (41.3 km).

Ramsey

#1 Ramsey

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,811
Coordinates41.0573200, -74.1409800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-74.14099, 41.057382)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.15 $10.30
Premium $4.95 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.98 $6.70 $13.40

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 Ramsey and Union. The current time is 22:59:17.

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.