How far is Union, NJ from Fanwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Fanwood, NJ is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.21 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.42 mi
11.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.42 mi
Kilometers
11.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.21 mi
Kilometers
16.43 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fanwood
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Fanwood
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mountainside
NJ

Town

From Union
5.1 mi
00h 10m
To Fanwood
5.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
Fanwood Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Wednesday
Using Plainfield as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    86 m · 16 sec · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Adams Avenue

    617 ft · 29 sec · Adams Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Morris Avenue

    560 ft · 23 sec · Morris Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burke Parkway

    150 m · 24 sec · Burke Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Burke Parkway

    137 m · 20 sec · Burke Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Legion Drive

    94 m · 21 sec · Legion Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rosemont Avenue North

    100 m · 15 sec · Rosemont Avenue North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    44 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bonnie Burn Road

    131 m · 12 sec · Bonnie Burn Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto New Providence Road

    1476 ft · 45 sec · New Providence Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3246 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Martine Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Martine Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    71 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosemont Avenue North
7.92 mi · 78%
North Martine Avenue
0.71 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
0.61 mi · 6%
New Providence Road
0.28 mi · 3%
Burke Parkway
0.18 mi · 2%
Adams Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rosemont Avenue North

Merge slight left

7.8 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountainside
00h 10m from Union
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fanwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Mountainside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Union and 5.1 miles from Fanwood.

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

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountainside

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountainside, 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 Mountainside.

RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Fanwood. Straight-line distance: 7.42 mi (11.94 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Fanwood

Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,722
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3834800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Fanwood (-74.38348, 40.64094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.66 $3.31
Premium $4.95 $1.78 $3.57
Diesel $5.98 $2.15 $4.31

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 Fanwood. The current time is 22:40:12.

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.