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

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
30.05 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.21 mi
42.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.21 mi
Kilometers
42.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.05 mi
Kilometers
48.36 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Ridge
Thu, Apr 16, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-16T03:25
Arrive Park Ridge
Thu, Apr 16, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Woodland Park
NJ

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

From Union
15 mi
00h 22m
To Park Ridge
15 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.9 mi · 34 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus

    35 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1153 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue

    2541 ft · 51 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Werimus Road

    2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Werimus Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Werimus Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pascack Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pascack Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pascack Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
24.9 mi · 83%
Pascack Road
1.25 mi · 4%
Werimus Road
1.22 mi · 4%
Woodcliff Avenue
0.88 mi · 3%
Van Emburgh Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
Vauxhall Road
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

24.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Park
00h 22m from Union
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Union and Partly Sunny near Park Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Woodland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Union and 15 miles from Park Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Park

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 Woodland Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.1 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 14.4 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 10.5 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 14.4 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 Woodland Park.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 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 Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 26.21 mi (42.18 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Park Ridge

Town

Population8,633
Coordinates41.0376000, -74.0407000
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Park Ridge (-74.0407, 41.0376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Park Ridge. The current time is 03:25:09.

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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.