How far is Verona, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Verona, NJ to Union, NJ is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
13.01 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.21 mi
14.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.21 mi
Kilometers
14.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.01 mi
Kilometers
20.93 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Verona
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verona
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Verona
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
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From Verona
6.3 mi
00h 11m
To Union
6.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Claremont Avenue

    9 m · 7 sec · Claremont Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2953 ft · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Mount Prospect Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Mount Prospect Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Prospect Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 280 East: Newark

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Essex Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82 West: Union

    762 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    555 ft · 14 sec · Morris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
3.76 mi · 29%
Essex Freeway
2.46 mi · 19%
Prospect Avenue
1.73 mi · 13%
Freeway Drive East
0.81 mi · 6%
Mount Prospect Avenue
0.63 mi · 5%
Bloomfield Avenue
0.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

3.76 mi · 00h 06m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 11m from Verona
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Verona and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Verona and 6.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Verona and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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 East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.7 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 11.8 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 3.2 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 11.8 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 East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Verona and Union. Straight-line distance: 9.21 mi (14.83 km).

Verona

#1 Verona

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population13,637
Coordinates40.8298200, -74.2401500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.24039, 40.829882)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

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 Verona and Union. The current time is 20:22:48.

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.