How far is Roselle Park, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Roselle Park, NJ to Union, NJ is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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
3.59 mi
00h 08m
Flight
2.29 mi
3.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.29 mi
Kilometers
3.68 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.59 mi
Kilometers
5.77 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Roselle Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roselle Park
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roselle Park
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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Roselle Park
1.4 mi
00h 04m
To Union
2.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Roselle Park Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Wednesday
Using Winfield as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
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 Roselle Park and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roselle Park and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Stuyvesant Avenue

    3231 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    1087 ft · 41 sec · Vauxhall Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roselle Park 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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
194.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chestnut Street
1.98 mi · 55%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.61 mi · 17%
Vauxhall Road
0.21 mi · 6%
Harding Avenue
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chestnut Street

Keep slight right to continue on Chestnut Street

1.07 mi · 00h 03m

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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
2.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 04m from Roselle Park
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Roselle Park 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 Roselle Park to Union?

The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Roselle Park and 2.2 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Roselle Park and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.1 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
The City of Rahway
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

The City of Rahway

Rahway , NJ
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.2 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 Kenilworth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roselle Park and Union. Straight-line distance: 2.29 mi (3.68 km).

Roselle Park

#1 Roselle Park

Borough in Union County, New Jersey

Population13,510
Coordinates40.6645500, -74.2643100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.264301, 40.664514)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.48 L · about $0.53
Round trip
$1.06
0.26 gal · 0.96 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.53 $1.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.60 $1.20
Premium $4.95 $0.64 $1.29
Diesel $5.98 $0.78 $1.55

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 Roselle Park and Union. The current time is 22:57:06.

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.