How far is Spring Lake Heights, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Spring Lake Heights, NJ to Union, NJ is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Lake Heights and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake Heights and Union.
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Start on 4th Avenue
17 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Warren Avenue
2230 ft · 1 min · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto Route 71
1.9 mi · 4 min · Route 71
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Merge slight left onto River Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Asbury Park Circle
1157 ft · 20 sec · Asbury Park Circle
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Continue on Asbury Park Circle
119 m · 7 sec · Asbury Park Circle
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Keep slight right to continue on Asbury Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1818 ft · 24 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
37.1 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
48 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
878 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue
690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn slight right
155 m · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Morris Avenue
2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto Harding Avenue
646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
10 m · 5 sec · 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 Spring Lake Heights and Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
37.1 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Spring Lake Heights and Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake Heights to Union?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Spring Lake Heights and 25 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Lake Heights and Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Hazlet
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 Hazlet.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake Heights and Union. Straight-line distance: 39.73 mi (63.94 km).
#1 Spring Lake Heights
Borough of New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 40.1503900, -74.0309700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
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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