How far is Union, NJ from Hanover, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Hanover, NJ is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Hanover.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Millburn Avenue
2892 ft · 2 min · Millburn Avenue
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Continue on Essex Street
2091 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
124 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Old Short Hills Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Short Hills Road
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Turn left onto Great Hills Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Great Hills Road
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Continue on White Oak Ridge Road
2800 ft · 1 min · White Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto South Orange Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Orange Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Columbia Turnpike
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Turn right onto Vreeland Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Vreeland Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hanover Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Hanover Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
2031 ft · 59 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Turn right onto New Murray Road
67 m · 10 sec · New Murray Road
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Turn right
2373 ft · 40 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Hanover.
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.
Vauxhall Road
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2.4 mi · 00h 06m
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 Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Hanover?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Union and 6 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Sunny near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 9.17 mi (14.75 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,173 |
| Coordinates | 40.8045400, -74.3668200 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-74.36682, 40.80454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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