How far is Cherry Hill, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Cherry Hill, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
85.39 mi
01h 28m
Flight
78.85 mi
126.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.85 mi
Kilometers
126.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.39 mi
Kilometers
137.42 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, May 30, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Cherry Hill
Sat, May 30, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Hill
2026-05-30T00:57
Arrive Union City
Sat, May 30, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherry Hill
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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Cherry Hill
42.6 mi
00h 44m
To Union City
42.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Haddonfield Road

    741 ft · 17 sec · Haddonfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 38 East: Mount Holly

    1050 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

    1088 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2805 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1 km · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  12. 12

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  19. 19

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Hill 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 83%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 7%
Kaighns Avenue
2.51 mi · 3%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 2%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 44m from Cherry Hill
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cherry Hill and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherry Hill to Union City?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Cherry Hill and 42.8 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Hill and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Hill and Union City. Straight-line distance: 78.85 mi (126.89 km).

Cherry Hill

#1 Cherry Hill

Township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States

Population72,037
Coordinates39.9348400, -75.0307300
Altitude17
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: Haddonfield Road (-75.030838, 39.934854)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.41 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.02 gal · 22.82 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.84 $27.69
Premium $4.95 $14.91 $29.82
Diesel $5.98 $18.00 $36.00

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherry Hill and Union City. The current time is 00:57:23.

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.