How far is Woodcliff Lake, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Union, NJ is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodcliff Lake and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodcliff Lake and Union.
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Start on Werimus Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Werimus Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road
2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road
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Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue
2541 ft · 57 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
580 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
1159 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
24.1 mi · 33 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 Woodcliff Lake 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
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
24.1 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake to Union?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 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 14 miles from Woodcliff Lake and 16.1 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Woodcliff Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodcliff Lake and Union. Straight-line distance: 24.75 mi (39.83 km).
#1 Woodcliff Lake
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 5,835 |
| Coordinates | 41.0234300, -74.0665300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
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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