How far is Union, NJ from Fairview, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Fairview, NJ is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.74 mi
01h 35m
Flight
63.8 mi
102.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.8 mi
Kilometers
102.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.74 mi
Kilometers
117.06 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-15T23:45
Arrive Fairview
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Union
36.4 mi
00h 47m
To Fairview
36.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    1087 ft · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue

    3120 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    708 ft · 28 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    978 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly

    3156 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

    536 ft · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mount Holly Bypass

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Holly Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Stokes Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Stokes Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Dixontown Road

    580 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    56 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
46.4 mi · 64%
Garden State Parkway
8.63 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.94 mi · 4%
Mount Holly Bypass
2.78 mi · 4%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 3%
Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 47m from Union
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Union and Partly Cloudy near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Union and 36.4 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Union and Partly Cloudy near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 63.8 mi (102.68 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Fairview

Borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population14,124
Coordinates39.8745600, -74.8121100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Fairview (-74.81211, 39.87456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.95 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $5.98 $15.37 $30.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Fairview. The current time is 23:45:10.

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.