How far is Union, NJ from Norwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Norwood, NJ is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
31.91 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.07 mi
41.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.07 mi
Kilometers
41.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.91 mi
Kilometers
51.36 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Garfield
NJ

City in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Union
16 mi
00h 24m
To Norwood
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.1 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell

    1326 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Oradell

    937 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oradell Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Kinderkamack Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Hook Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hook Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tappan Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Tappan Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jones Court

    154 m · 28 sec · Jones Court

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
22.1 mi · 69%
Old Hook Road
2.46 mi · 8%
Kinderkamack Road
2.23 mi · 7%
Oradell Avenue
1.77 mi · 6%
Tappan Road
1 mi · 3%
Schraalenburgh Road
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

22.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield
00h 24m from Union
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Union and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Union and 16 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Union and Rain Showers Likely near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield

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 Garfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.9 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 14.1 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 10.9 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 14.1 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 Garfield.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.95 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Norwood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,752
Coordinates40.9981500, -73.9618000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Norwood (-73.9618, 40.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Norwood. The current time is 00:05:04.

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.