How far is Union, NJ from Glen Rock, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Glen Rock, NJ is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
21.95 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.55 mi
31.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.95 mi
Kilometers
35.32 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-15T07:35
Arrive Glen Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nutley
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Union
11 mi
00h 17m
To Glen Rock
11 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Glen Rock.

  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

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    107 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 19th Street

    155 m · 10 sec · East 19th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rock Road

    2620 ft · 2 min · Rock Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
13.5 mi · 62%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 11%
Lincoln Avenue
1.77 mi · 8%
River Street
1.77 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.62 mi · 3%
Rock Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nutley
00h 17m from Union
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Glen Rock?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Nutley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Union and 11 miles from Glen Rock.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nutley

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 Nutley and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.4 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 12.1 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 6.7 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 12.1 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 Nutley.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Glen Rock. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Glen Rock

#2 Glen Rock

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population11,655
Coordinates40.9628800, -74.1329200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Glen Rock (-74.13292, 40.96288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Glen Rock. The current time is 07:35:12.

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.