How far is Union, NJ from Bergenfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Bergenfield, NJ is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
26.04 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.11 mi
33.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.11 mi
Kilometers
33.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.9 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bergenfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T21:22
Arrive Bergenfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
North Arlington
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Union
13 mi
00h 19m
To Bergenfield
13 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 18 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vauxhall Road

    2500 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto GSP Toll North

    32 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    555 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1257 ft · 19 sec · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    553 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark

    1435 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  11. 11

    Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    821 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    11.7 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Portland Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · Portland Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Bergenfield.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.7 mi · 45%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.87 mi · 19%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 11%
I 95 North
1.37 mi · 5%
South Washington Avenue
1.09 mi · 4%
Leonia
0.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Arlington
00h 19m from Union
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union and Chance Rain Showers near Bergenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Bergenfield?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Union and 13 miles from Bergenfield.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Arlington

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 North Arlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.3 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 6.8 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
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.8 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 North Arlington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Bergenfield. Straight-line distance: 21.11 mi (33.98 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Bergenfield

#2 Bergenfield

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population27,371
Coordinates40.9276000, -73.9973600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Bergenfield (-73.99736, 40.9276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
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.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.95 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.98 $5.50 $11.00

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 Union and Bergenfield. The current time is 21:22:04.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.