How far is Union, NJ from Dumont, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Dumont, NJ is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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.
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Dumont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Dumont.
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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
1257 ft · 19 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
553 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
1435 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
821 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.7 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Teaneck
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Degraw Avenue
3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Turn right onto Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road
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Continue on South Washington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
887 ft · 21 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Veterans Plaza
33 m · 5 sec · Veterans Plaza
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Plaza
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Dumont.
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 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.
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 Dumont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Dumont?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Union and 13.5 miles from Dumont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Dumont.
Stop Ideas Near Secaucus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Secaucus.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Dumont. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.11 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dumont
City in United States of America
| Population | 17,581 |
| Coordinates | 40.9406500, -73.9968100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dumont (-73.99681, 40.94065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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