How far is Westfield, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Westfield, NJ to Union, NJ is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
7.03 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.16 mi
8.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.16 mi
Kilometers
8.3 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.03 mi
Kilometers
11.32 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Westfield
3.3 mi
00h 06m
To Union
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    697 ft · 33 sec · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Raymond Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Raymond Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue East

    1.6 km · 3 min · Mountain Avenue East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    90 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3162 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairway Drive South

    68 m · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Fairway Drive East

    1915 ft · 1 min · Fairway Drive East

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    88 m · 19 sec · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Stuyvesant Avenue

    3231 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    1087 ft · 41 sec · Vauxhall Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westfield 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Avenue East
5.08 mi · 72%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.61 mi · 9%
Fairway Drive East
0.36 mi · 5%
Vauxhall Road
0.21 mi · 3%
Harrison Avenue
0.13 mi · 2%
Raymond Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mountain Avenue East

Merge slight left

3.46 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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 06m from Westfield
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Westfield and 3.7 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Union is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Union. Straight-line distance: 5.16 mi (8.3 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

Town in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,238
Coordinates40.6589900, -74.3473700
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-74.347126, 40.658819)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.95 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $5.98 $1.50 $2.99

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 Westfield and Union. The current time is 01:16:59.

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.