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Cities Near Union

Cities near Union, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Newark, Plainfield, Staten Island. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Union, New Jersey is Newark, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Newark5 mi / 9 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield9 mi / 14 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Clifton12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Perth Amboy13 mi / 21 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Financial District13 mi / 21 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Edison15 mi / 24 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Wayne16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Coney Island16 mi / 26 km32 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Union

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Newark, Plainfield, Staten Island, Clifton, Perth Amboy. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Union include Newark, Plainfield, Staten Island, Clifton, Perth Amboy. The closest is Newark, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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