How far is Union, NJ from Cedar Grove, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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 Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Cedar Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Cedar Grove.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 18 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn left onto Vauxhall Road
2500 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn slight left onto GSP Toll North
32 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
555 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
49 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
627 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 577 North: Prospect Avenue, Cedar Grove
1573 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Mount Prospect Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Mount Prospect Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Pompton Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pompton Avenue
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Turn right onto Bowden Road
30 m · 4 sec · Bowden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Cedar Grove.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.32 mi · 00h 06m
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 Cedar Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Cedar Grove?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Union and 7 miles from Cedar Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Cedar Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 10.8 mi (17.38 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Grove
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,457 |
| Coordinates | 40.8517700, -74.2290300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Grove (-74.22903, 40.85177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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