How far is Ringwood, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Ringwood, NJ to Union, NJ is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.26 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.74 mi
46.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.26 mi
Kilometers
69.62 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ringwood
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ringwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Totowa
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Ringwood
17.6 mi
00h 24m
To Union
25.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 42 sec · Glen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 41 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Ringwood Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    576 ft · 17 sec · Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler

    847 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.8 mi · 17 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 Ringwood 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 27%
NJ 23 South
7.54 mi · 17%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 9%
Ringwood Avenue
3.85 mi · 9%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.59 mi · 6%
I 287 South
1.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Totowa
00h 24m from Ringwood
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ringwood and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ringwood to Union?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Ringwood and 25.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringwood and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Totowa

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ringwood and Union. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.26 km).

Ringwood

#1 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Stetson Road (-74.245466, 41.113414)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 Ringwood and Union. The current time is 03:15:02.

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.