How far is Union, NJ from Bound Brook, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Bound Brook, NJ is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Bound Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Bound Brook.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
86 m · 16 sec · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Adams Avenue
617 ft · 29 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Morris Avenue
560 ft · 23 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn left onto Burke Parkway
150 m · 24 sec · Burke Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Burke Parkway
137 m · 20 sec · Burke Parkway
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Turn right onto Legion Drive
94 m · 21 sec · Legion Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rosemont Avenue North
100 m · 15 sec · Rosemont Avenue North
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Take the ramp right
44 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: V A Hospital, Bound Brook
767 ft · 21 sec
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Turn sharp right onto North Mountain Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto East Union Avenue
2298 ft · 49 sec · East Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Livingston Street
142 m · 27 sec · Livingston Street
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Turn left onto West Maple Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · West Maple Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Bound Brook.
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.
Rosemont Avenue North
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Bound Brook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Bound Brook?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Union and 9.3 miles from Bound Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Bound Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Bound Brook. Straight-line distance: 16.97 mi (27.31 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bound Brook
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 10,159 |
| Coordinates | 40.5684400, -74.5384900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bound Brook (-74.53849, 40.56844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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