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

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
45.34 mi
01h 08m
Flight
41.2 mi
66.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.34 mi
Kilometers
72.97 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prospect Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-18T11:22
Arrive Prospect Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Voorhees
NJ

Township in Camden County, New Jersey

From Union
22.7 mi
00h 34m
To Prospect Park
22.7 mi
00h 34m

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
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    1087 ft · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue

    3120 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    708 ft · 28 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    111 m · 8 sec · New York Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto North Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Olden Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    2182 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Weber Avenue

    618 ft · 27 sec · Weber Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weber Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
28.2 mi · 62%
Garden State Parkway
8.63 mi · 19%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 3%
North Olden Avenue
1.19 mi · 3%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Voorhees
00h 34m from Union
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Prospect Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Voorhees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Union and 22.7 miles from Prospect Park.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Voorhees

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Voorhees, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Voorhees.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

3 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Prospect Park. Straight-line distance: 41.2 mi (66.3 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Prospect Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population5,817
Coordinates40.2403900, -74.7662700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Prospect Park (-74.76627, 40.24039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 Prospect Park. The current time is 11:22:30.

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.