How far is Union, NJ from Maywood, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Maywood, NJ is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
22.41 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.65 mi
28.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.41 mi
Kilometers
36.07 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maywood
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-18T15:42
Arrive Maywood
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
11.2 mi
00h 15m
To Maywood
11.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Clifton

    1145 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: New York City

    669 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochelle Park, Paramus

    834 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Riverview Avenue

    137 m · 10 sec · Riverview Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2438 ft · 51 sec · Essex Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Maywood Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Maywood Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maywood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
13.4 mi · 60%
Christopher Columbus Highway
3.21 mi · 14%
US 46 East
2.46 mi · 11%
Maywood Avenue
0.98 mi · 4%
Vauxhall Road
0.47 mi · 2%
Essex Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13.4 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nutley
00h 15m from Union
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Union and Partly Sunny near Maywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 11.2 miles from Union and 11.2 miles from Maywood.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Union and Partly Sunny near Maywood.

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 10.6 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 12.3 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 6.9 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 12.3 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 Maywood. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.41 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Maywood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,566
Coordinates40.9026000, -74.0618100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Maywood (-74.06181, 40.9026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.63 $7.27
Premium $4.95 $3.91 $7.83
Diesel $5.98 $4.72 $9.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Maywood. The current time is 15:42:51.

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.