How far is Union, NJ from Basking Ridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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 Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Basking Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Basking Ridge.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
3245 ft · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Avenue
149 m · 10 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 West: Clinton
1630 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 651: Basking Ridge, Warren Township
1041 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto King George Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · King George Road
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Continue on Valley Road
2402 ft · 43 sec · Valley Road
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Turn straight onto Stonehouse Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Stonehouse Road
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Turn right onto South Finley Avenue
1.7 mi · 5 min · South Finley Avenue
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Continue on South Finley Avenue
23 m · 11 sec · South Finley Avenue
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Turn right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Basking Ridge.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.8 mi · 00h 15m
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 leaving Union and Rain near Basking Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Basking Ridge?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Scotch Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Union and 10.4 miles from Basking Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Union and Rain near Basking Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Scotch Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotch Plains.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Basking Ridge. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -74.5493200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basking Ridge (-74.54932, 40.70621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.10 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
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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