How far is River Vale, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from River Vale, NJ to Union, NJ is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Vale and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Vale and Union.
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Start on Park Place
52 m · 13 sec · Park Place
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
93 m · 16 sec · Rockland Avenue
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Turn right onto Westwood Avenue
2235 ft · 1 min · Westwood Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Lane
562 ft · 16 sec · Cedar Lane
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Continue on Harrington Avenue
1933 ft · 54 sec · Harrington Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Place
66 m · 11 sec · Park Place
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Turn left onto Westwood Avenue
1694 ft · 43 sec · Westwood Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Oradell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking
101 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
744 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on From Road, Parkway South
770 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto From Road
559 ft · 12 sec · From Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP South
1908 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.1 mi · 30 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 River Vale 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
22.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving River Vale 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 River Vale to Union?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 14.1 miles from River Vale and 15.7 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around River Vale and Chance Rain Showers 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 River Vale and Union. Straight-line distance: 24.41 mi (39.28 km).
#1 River Vale
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 9,946 |
| Coordinates | 40.9953800, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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