How far is Bellmawr, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Bellmawr, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
90.77 mi
01h 38m
Flight
84.57 mi
136.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.57 mi
Kilometers
136.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.77 mi
Kilometers
146.08 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, May 2, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Bellmawr
Sat, May 2, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellmawr
2026-05-02T20:37
Arrive Union City
Sat, May 2, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellmawr
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
Millstone
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Bellmawr
45.4 mi
00h 49m
To Union City
45.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellmawr and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bell Road

    740 ft · 36 sec · South Bell Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Browning Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Browning Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Black Horse Pike

    1275 ft · 33 sec · Black Horse Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  9. 9

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  16. 16

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellmawr 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
79.5 mi · 88%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 7%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 1%
West Browning Road
0.75 mi · 1%
NJTP North
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millstone
00h 49m from Bellmawr
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bellmawr and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellmawr to Union City?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Millstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Bellmawr and 45.4 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bellmawr and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Millstone

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millstone, 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 Millstone.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

8 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellmawr and Union City. Straight-line distance: 84.57 mi (136.1 km).

Bellmawr

#1 Bellmawr

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population11,329
Coordinates39.8676100, -75.0946200
Altitude18
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: South Bell Road (-75.094744, 39.867655)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.12 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.4 gal · 24.24 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.95 $15.85 $31.71
Diesel $5.98 $19.14 $38.27

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellmawr and Union City. The current time is 20:37:41.

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.