How far is West Milford, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from West Milford, NJ to Union, NJ is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Milford and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Milford and Union.
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Start on the route
12 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Union Valley Road
2426 ft · 43 sec · Union Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Union Valley Road
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Take the ramp straight
55 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1218 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right
640 ft · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
774 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road
1129 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn right onto Harding Avenue
74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Milford and Union.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Milford to Union?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from West Milford and 25.3 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Wayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Passaic City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayne.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Milford and Union. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49 km).
#1 West Milford
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,242 |
| Coordinates | 41.1312100, -74.3673700 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
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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