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

The driving distance from Bridgeton, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
128.05 mi
02h 25m
Flight
113.23 mi
182.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.23 mi
Kilometers
182.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.05 mi
Kilometers
206.08 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeton
2026-04-18T06:33
Arrive Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeton
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
Fieldsboro
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Bridgeton
61.5 mi
01h 12m
To Union City
66.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Landis Avenue

    787 ft · 15 sec · Landis Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Centerton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Centerton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Centerton Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Buck Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  21. 21

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  28. 28

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeton 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
79.5 mi · 62%
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 10%
Buck Road
7.45 mi · 6%
Centerton Road
6.54 mi · 5%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 5%
North Pearl Street
2.71 mi · 2%
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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fieldsboro
01h 12m from Bridgeton
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgeton and Partly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Fieldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Bridgeton and 66.5 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.47 one way or $36.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgeton and Partly Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Fieldsboro

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 Fieldsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.7 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 7.4 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 1.9 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 Fieldsboro.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

33 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Union City. Straight-line distance: 113.23 mi (182.22 km).

Bridgeton

#1 Bridgeton

City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Population23,635
Coordinates39.4273400, -75.2340800
Altitude3
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: (-75.234154, 39.427367)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $18.47
Round trip
$36.94
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.47 $36.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.79 $41.57
Premium $4.95 $22.39 $44.78
Diesel $5.98 $27.03 $54.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeton and Union City. The current time is 06:33:44.

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.