How far is Union, NJ from Palisades Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
20.45 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.35 mi
27.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.35 mi
Kilometers
27.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.45 mi
Kilometers
32.91 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palisades Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Palisades Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Harrison
NJ

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

From Union
10.2 mi
00h 15m
To Palisades Park
10.3 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 Palisades Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Palisades Park.

  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

    1257 ft · 19 sec · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    553 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark

    1435 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  11. 11

    Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    821 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    10.4 mi · 14 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park

    823 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

    1233 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2653 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue

    720 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broad Avenue

    2209 ft · 48 sec · Broad Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.4 mi · 51%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.87 mi · 24%
I 95 North
1.37 mi · 7%
US 46 East
0.74 mi · 4%
I 95
0.73 mi · 4%
Vauxhall Road
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

10.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 15m from Union
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Union and Partly Sunny near Palisades Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Palisades Park?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Union and 10.3 miles from Palisades Park.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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 Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.6 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 6.6 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 2.9 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 6.6 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 Harrison.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Palisades Park. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.93 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Palisades Park

#2 Palisades Park

A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population20,942
Coordinates40.8481600, -73.9976400
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Palisades Park (-73.99764, 40.84816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 Palisades Park. The current time is 07:39:18.

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.