How far is Stillwater, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Stillwater, NJ to Union, NJ is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
55.69 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.74 mi
63.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.74 mi
Kilometers
63.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.62 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Fri, Apr 17, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Stillwater
Fri, Apr 17, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-17T04:53
Arrive Union
Fri, Apr 17, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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
Mine Hill
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Stillwater
25.1 mi
00h 33m
To Union
30.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    31 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    43 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Fredon Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Fredon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Stillwater Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Stillwater Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Willows Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Willows Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fredon - Springdale Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fredon Road

    981 ft · 27 sec · Fredon Road

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong

    1679 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Ledgewood Road

    947 ft · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    65 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Route 10 East

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10 East
12.7 mi · 23%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 18%
Fredon Road
9.81 mi · 18%
Christopher Columbus Highway
2.94 mi · 5%
Main Fredon Road
1.99 mi · 4%
Vauxhall Road
1.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mine Hill
00h 33m from Stillwater
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stillwater 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 Stillwater to Union?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Mine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Stillwater and 30.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stillwater and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Mine Hill

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

44 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Union. Straight-line distance: 39.74 mi (63.95 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

Township of New Jersey

Population3,855
Coordinates41.0359300, -74.8782300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.878212, 41.03596)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Union. The current time is 04:53:01.

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.