How far is Union, NJ from Teaneck, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Teaneck, NJ is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
24.86 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.93 mi
30.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.86 mi
Kilometers
40.01 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Teaneck
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Teaneck
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Clifton
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From Union
12.4 mi
00h 18m
To Teaneck
12.4 mi
00h 18m

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4 East: Paramus

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1032 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    576 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    738 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1846 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Belle Avenue

    37 m · 6 sec · Belle Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woods Road

    632 ft · 24 sec · Woods Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wyndham Road

    106 m · 14 sec · Wyndham Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Garrison Avenue

    590 ft · 20 sec · Garrison Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Sussex Road

    896 ft · 33 sec · Sussex Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    115 m · 13 sec · Emerson Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
19.3 mi · 78%
NJ 4 East
4.11 mi · 17%
Vauxhall Road
0.47 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.35 mi · 1%
Sussex Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Woods Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

19.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 18m from Union
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Teaneck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Union and 12.4 miles from Teaneck.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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 Clifton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.5 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 13.1 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 8.1 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 13.1 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 Clifton.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Teaneck. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Teaneck

Township in New Jersey

Population40,446
Coordinates40.8976000, -74.0159700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Teaneck (-74.01597, 40.8976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 Teaneck. The current time is 08:02:06.

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.