How far is Union, NJ from Mount Olive, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Mount Olive, NJ is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
33.49 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.78 mi
43.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.78 mi
Kilometers
43.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.49 mi
Kilometers
53.9 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olive
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Mount Olive
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Morris Plains
NJ

Borough in New Jersey

From Union
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To Mount Olive
16.8 mi
00h 26m

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
69°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 Mount Olive.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Mount Olive.

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Springfield Avenue

    3245 ft · 1 min · Springfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 24 West: Morristown

    1875 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Hillside Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Eyland Avenue

    90 m · 6 sec · Eyland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Road

    1455 ft · 29 sec · North Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    824 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Flanders Netcong Road

    1393 ft · 44 sec · Flanders Netcong Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Flanders - Drakestown Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Flanders - Drakestown Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mount Olive Road

    57 m · 5 sec · Mount Olive Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 10 West
12.3 mi · 37%
NJ 24 West
10.1 mi · 30%
Hillside Avenue
3.36 mi · 10%
Vauxhall Road
1.97 mi · 6%
Flanders - Drakestown Road
1.71 mi · 5%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 10 West

Continue straight

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris Plains
00h 26m from Union
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Mount Olive?

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Morris Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Union and 16.8 miles from Mount Olive.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morris Plains

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 Morris Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Morris Plains
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris Plains.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 26.78 mi (43.1 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Mount Olive

#2 Mount Olive

Township of New Jersey

Population28,815
Coordinates40.8514900, -74.7329400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Mount Olive (-74.73294, 40.85149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

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 Mount Olive. The current time is 05:42:07.

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.