How far is Union, NJ from Demarest, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Demarest, NJ is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
29.26 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.82 mi
38.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.82 mi
Kilometers
38.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.26 mi
Kilometers
47.09 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demarest
Wed, May 6, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, May 7, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-05-06T23:07
Arrive Demarest
Wed, May 6, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Union
14.6 mi
00h 22m
To Demarest
14.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 18 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vauxhall Road

    2500 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto GSP Toll North

    32 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    555 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1257 ft · 19 sec · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    553 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark

    1435 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  11. 11

    Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    821 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    11.7 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    1290 ft · 24 sec · Schraalenburgh Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hardenburgh Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hardenburgh Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hardenburgh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.7 mi · 40%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.87 mi · 17%
South Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 11%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 10%
I 95 North
1.37 mi · 5%
Hardenburgh Avenue
1.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 22m from Union
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union and Showers And Thunderstorms near Demarest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Union and 14.7 miles from Demarest.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Union and Showers And Thunderstorms near Demarest.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Demarest. Straight-line distance: 23.82 mi (38.34 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Demarest

#2 Demarest

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,838
Coordinates40.9573200, -73.9634700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Demarest (-73.96347, 40.95732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.74 $9.47
Premium $4.95 $5.10 $10.21
Diesel $5.98 $6.16 $12.32

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Demarest. The current time is 23:07:50.

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.