Union, NY Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Union, NY is a convenient base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 166-mile quick runs to 244-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Union, NY spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
243.9 mi
Queens, NY
Quickest Drive
3h 33m
Buffalo, NY
Plan Around Union, NY
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Union, NY
Union, NY to Queens, NY
Union, NY to Jamaica, NY
Union, NY to Richmond Hill, NY
Union, NY to New York City, NY
Union, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Union, NY to Yonkers, NY
Union, NY to Buffalo, NY
Driving from Union, NY
The typical drive from Union, NY covers about 228 miles and takes around 4h 53m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 244 miles (5h 18m), while the shortest is just 166 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Union, NY are Queens, NY (243.9 mi, 5h 18m), Jamaica, NY (242.7 mi, 5h 15m), Richmond Hill, NY (242.3 mi, 5h 14m), New York City, NY (236.8 mi, 5h 4m), and New Rochelle, NY (232.5 mi, 4h 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 228-mile trip from Union, NY, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Union, NY and 0 routes heading into Union, NY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 166 to 244 miles.
The longest mapped route from Union, NY covers 244 miles and takes approximately 5h 18m. Shorter options start at just 166 miles.
The average route from Union, NY runs about 228 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 228-mile trip from Union, NY costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Union, NY include Queens, NY, Jamaica, NY, Richmond Hill, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Union, NY at a Glance
Founded
1791
Elevation
981 ft
Area
14 mi²
Notable People from Union, NY
A sampling of people born in Union, NY.
Jedediah M. Grant
1813–1856
American Mormon leader (1816–1856)
City data from Wikidata (Q3501594), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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