How far is Union, NJ from Budd Lake, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Budd Lake, NJ is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Budd Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Budd Lake.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 24 West: Morristown
1875 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
2647 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover
2876 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West
2295 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Budd Lake, Hackettstown
2134 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1272 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Anderson Place
154 m · 24 sec · Anderson Place
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Turn left onto North Mount Olive Road
105 m · 12 sec · North Mount Olive Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Budd Lake.
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.
NJ 10 West
Continue straight
12.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Budd Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Budd Lake?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Morris Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Union and 17.3 miles from Budd Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Sunny near Budd Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Morris Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Montclair Municipal Building
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris Plains.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Budd Lake. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.09 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Budd Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 8,968 |
| Coordinates | 40.8712100, -74.7340500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Budd Lake (-74.73405, 40.87121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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