How far is Union, NJ from Long Hill, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, 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 Long Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Long Hill.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
3245 ft · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Avenue
149 m · 10 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 West: Clinton
1630 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward New Providence, Berkeley Heights
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Diamond Hill Road
2303 ft · 49 sec · Diamond Hill Road
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Continue on Union Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Springfield Avenue
1161 ft · 33 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2454 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Fairmount Avenue
1904 ft · 53 sec · Fairmount Avenue
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Turn left onto Mountainview Road
58 m · 11 sec · Mountainview Road
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Turn right onto Long Hill Lane
112 m · 16 sec · Long Hill Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Hill Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Long Hill.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
6.03 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Union and Chance Rain Showers near Long Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Long Hill?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Union and 6.2 miles from Long Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union and Chance Rain Showers near Long Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Long Hill. Straight-line distance: 8.74 mi (14.07 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Hill
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 8,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.7078800, -74.4296000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Hill (-74.4296, 40.70788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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