How far is Union, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
35.67 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.74 mi
46.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.41 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T07:40
Arrive Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
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
Totowa
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Union
17.8 mi
00h 27m
To Ringwood
17.8 mi
00h 27m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Mahwah

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque

    65 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 33%
I 80 West
7.41 mi · 21%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 13%
Ringwood Avenue
3.95 mi · 11%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.59 mi · 7%
I 287 North
2.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

11.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Totowa
00h 27m from Union
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Ringwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Union and 17.8 miles from Ringwood.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Totowa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Totowa, 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 Totowa.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.26 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 Ringwood. The current time is 07:40:04.

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.