How far is Beckett, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Beckett, NJ to Union, NJ is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.93 mi
01h 40m
Flight
87.08 mi
140.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.08 mi
Kilometers
140.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.93 mi
Kilometers
157.6 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Fri, Apr 17, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Beckett
Fri, Apr 17, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckett
2026-04-17T06:27
Arrive Union
Fri, Apr 17, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beckett
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
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Beckett
49 mi
00h 50m
To Union
48.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beckett and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beckett and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Peachwood Drive

    954 ft · 44 sec · Peachwood Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beckett Road

    586 ft · 18 sec · Beckett Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Square Road

    1711 ft · 47 sec · Center Square Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 295 North

    1334 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: Mullica Hill

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    936 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City

    2557 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth

    878 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckett and Union.

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.6 mi · 79%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 11%
US 322 East
3.89 mi · 4%
I 295 North
1.47 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
00h 50m from Beckett
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beckett and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beckett to Union?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Beckett and 48.9 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beckett and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckett and Union. Straight-line distance: 87.08 mi (140.14 km).

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#1 Beckett

Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,847
Coordinates39.7540000, -75.3574100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Peachwood Drive (-75.357639, 39.754237)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.91 $31.83
Premium $4.95 $17.14 $34.28
Diesel $5.98 $20.69 $41.38

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckett and Union. The current time is 06:27:46.

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.