How far is Rockaway, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Rockaway, NJ to Union, NJ is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 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.
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockaway and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockaway and Union.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
42 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Wall Street
103 m · 6 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1748 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Halsey Avenue
150 m · 10 sec · Halsey Avenue
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Continue on Hibernia Avenue
626 ft · 11 sec · Hibernia Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Hibernia Avenue
1077 ft · 18 sec · Hibernia Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
732 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left 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 Rockaway 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.
NJ 24 East
Continue straight
9.29 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Rockaway 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 Rockaway to Union?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Rockaway and 14.1 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockaway and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockaway and Union. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.97 km).
#1 Rockaway
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.
| Population | 6,244 |
| Coordinates | 40.9012100, -74.5143200 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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