How far is Carteret, NJ from Union, NJ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Carteret and Union is 8.51 miles (13.7 km).

Flight distance from Carteret, NJ to Union, NJ is 8.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Carteret, New Jersey to Union, New Jersey is: 15.66 miles (25.2 km) by car.

Driving from Carteret to Union will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.

#1 Carteret

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population	23383
GPS Coordinates	40°34'38"N 74°13'42"W
Latitude	40.5773300
Longitude	-74.2282000
Altitude	4
Country	United States

A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. Union is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Kean University campus and the Union City Historical Society.

Population	67137
GPS Coordinates	40°41'51"N 74°15'48"W
Latitude	40.6976000
Longitude	-74.2632000
Altitude	30
Country	United States

Starting point in Carteret: Carteret Avenue (-74.22821,40.577319)
Ending point in Union: Harding Avenue (-74.26348,40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time Between Carteret and Union

The distance between Carteret and Union is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Carteret and Union. The current time is 02:02:21.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.09 liters (0.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carteret and Union.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carteret to Union is $1.89 (diesel $2.48).

New Jersey gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.42	$4.04	$4.31	$4.49
Total	$1.89	$2.23	$2.38	$2.48

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carteret and Union (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.