How far is Union, NJ from Secaucus, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Secaucus, NJ is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Secaucus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Secaucus.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 18 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn left onto Vauxhall Road
2500 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn slight left onto GSP Toll North
32 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
555 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1257 ft · 19 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
553 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
1435 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
821 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, I 80, NJ 3: Lincoln Tunnel
2444 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
696 ft · 11 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride
1916 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Paterson Plank Road
2274 ft · 51 sec · Paterson Plank Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Avenue
17 m · 3 sec · Wilson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Secaucus.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
5.64 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Secaucus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Secaucus?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Union and 7.7 miles from Secaucus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Secaucus.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Secaucus. Straight-line distance: 12.55 mi (20.19 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Secaucus
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
| Population | 21,602 |
| Coordinates | 40.7895500, -74.0565300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Secaucus (-74.05653, 40.78955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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