How far is Union, NJ from Delaware, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Delaware, NJ is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.29 mi
01h 17m
Flight
44.04 mi
70.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.04 mi
Kilometers
70.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.29 mi
Kilometers
92.2 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mine Hill
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Union
28.6 mi
00h 38m
To Delaware
28.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Delaware.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Delaware.

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Springfield Avenue

    3245 ft · 1 min · Springfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 24 West: Morristown

    1875 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West

    2295 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East, NJ 94 North: Columbia, Blairstown

    741 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Portland, PA, Buttzville

    1277 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    149 m · 22 sec · Clinton Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Delaware.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
23.7 mi · 41%
NJ 10 West
14.5 mi · 25%
NJ 24 West
10.1 mi · 18%
US 46
2.32 mi · 4%
Vauxhall Road
1.97 mi · 3%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

23.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mine Hill
00h 38m from Union
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Delaware?

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Mine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Union and 28.7 miles from Delaware.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near Mine Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mine Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mine Hill.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

44 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 44.04 mi (70.87 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

Census-designated place in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,409
Coordinates40.8928800, -75.0646200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Delaware (-75.06462, 40.89288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Delaware. The current time is 04:11:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.