How far is Beach Haven West, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Beach Haven West, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.83 mi
01h 43m
Flight
77.45 mi
124.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.45 mi
Kilometers
124.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.83 mi
Kilometers
151 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sun, May 31, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Beach Haven West
Sun, May 31, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beach Haven West
2026-05-31T04:01
Arrive Union City
Sun, May 31, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beach Haven West
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tinton Falls
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Beach Haven West
46.9 mi
00h 51m
To Union City
47 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beach Haven West and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beach Haven West and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Creek Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

    1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    39.2 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach Haven West and Union City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
64.7 mi · 69%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 15%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 7%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
Mill Creek Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

39.2 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinton Falls
00h 51m from Beach Haven West
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beach Haven West and Clear near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beach Haven West to Union City?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Beach Haven West and 47 miles from Union City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beach Haven West and Clear near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tinton Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tinton Falls.

RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beach Haven West and Union City. Straight-line distance: 77.45 mi (124.65 km).

Beach Haven West

#1 Beach Haven West

Census designated place

Population3,896
Coordinates39.6698400, -74.2318100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Creek Road (-74.231765, 39.669818)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.05
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.52 $27.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.22 $30.45
Premium $4.95 $16.40 $32.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.79 $39.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Beach Haven West and Union City. The current time is 04:01:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.