How far is Union, NJ from Hamburg, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Hamburg, NJ is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
48.31 mi
01h 06m
Flight
35.48 mi
57.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.48 mi
Kilometers
57.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.75 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Hamburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Riverdale
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Union
24.2 mi
00h 33m
To Hamburg
24.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ames Boulevard

    102 m · 22 sec · Ames Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Orchard Street

    109 m · 21 sec · Orchard Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    65 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ames Boulevard

    31 m · 2 sec · Ames Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ames Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
30.1 mi · 62%
Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 24%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 9%
NJ 3 West
0.72 mi · 1%
Vauxhall Road
0.47 mi · 1%
GSP Toll North
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Continue straight

25.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
00h 33m from Union
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Union and 24.2 miles from Hamburg.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Hamburg.

Stop Ideas Near Riverdale

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 Riverdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Paterson City Council
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Paterson City Council

Paterson , NJ
155 Market St #101, Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 3.7/5 63 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 35.48 mi (57.1 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Hamburg

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,121
Coordinates41.1534300, -74.5762700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Hamburg (-74.57627, 41.15343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 Hamburg. The current time is 05:13:54.

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.