How far is Delanco, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Delanco, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delanco and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delanco and Union City.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Burlington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Warren Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike
115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Burlington Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
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Keep slight right
54.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2682 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
80 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 30th Street
1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 47th Street
612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 45th Street
20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delanco and Union City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
Keep slight right
54.8 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Delanco and Sunny near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delanco to Union City?
The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Delanco and 38.6 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delanco and Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delanco and Union City. Straight-line distance: 70.2 mi (112.98 km).
#1 Delanco
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 4,426 |
| Coordinates | 40.0506700, -74.9535000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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