How far is Rutherford, NJ from Union, NJ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rutherford and Union is 12.1 miles (19.47 km).

Flight distance from Rutherford, NJ to Union, NJ is 12.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rutherford, New Jersey to Union, New Jersey is: 18.06 miles (29.07 km) by car.

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

#1 Rutherford

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population	18209
GPS Coordinates	40°49'35"N 74°6'25"W
Latitude	40.8264900
Longitude	-74.1068100
Altitude	28
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 Rutherford: Park Avenue (-74.106724,40.826363)
Ending point in Union: Harding Avenue (-74.26348,40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time Between Rutherford and Union

The distance between Rutherford and Union is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 Rutherford and Union. The current time is 08:19:01.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.41 liters (0.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rutherford and Union.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rutherford to Union is $2.18 (diesel $2.86).

New Jersey gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.42	$4.04	$4.31	$4.49
Total	$2.18	$2.57	$2.75	$2.86

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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