How far is Union, NJ from Closter, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Closter, NJ is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Closter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Closter.
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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
22.1 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell
1326 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Oradell
937 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oradell Avenue
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Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Turn slight right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Old Hook Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Old Hook Road
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Continue on High Street
1.4 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Durie Avenue
549 ft · 28 sec · Durie Avenue
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Turn left onto Closter Dock Road
20 m · 3 sec · Closter Dock Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Closter.
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
22.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Union and Showers And Thunderstorms near Closter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Closter?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Union and 15.5 miles from Closter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Union and Showers And Thunderstorms near Closter.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Closter. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Closter
Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.9731500, -73.9615300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Closter (-73.96153, 40.97315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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