How far is Union, NJ from Carteret, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Carteret, NJ is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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.
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
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 Carteret.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Carteret.
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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 · 27 sec · Adams Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morris Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1924 ft · 47 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Elmora Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elmora Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bayway Circle
139 m · 13 sec · Bayway
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Exit the rotary onto Bayway
1 km · 1 min · Bayway
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Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue
755 ft · 19 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
1506 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
750 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1999 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Carteret, Rahway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Carteret, West Carteret, Rahway
72 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Carteret
527 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
2244 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2245 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Matthew Avenue
147 m · 23 sec · Matthew Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1092 ft · 50 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Carteret Avenue
76 m · 12 sec · Carteret Avenue
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Continue on Carteret Avenue
29 m · 9 sec · Carteret Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carteret Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Carteret.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.61 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Carteret.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Carteret?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Union and 5.5 miles from Carteret.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Carteret.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabeth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Carteret. Straight-line distance: 8.51 mi (13.7 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carteret
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 23,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.5773300, -74.2282000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carteret (-74.2282, 40.57733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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