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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.27 mi
01h 32m
Flight
70.2 mi
112.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.2 mi
Kilometers
112.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.27 mi
Kilometers
124.36 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Delanco
Wed, May 13, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delanco
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Union City
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delanco
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Delanco
38.6 mi
00h 46m
To Union City
38.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burlington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Burlington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Warren Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike

    115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  13. 13

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  20. 20

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
57.4 mi · 74%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 8%
Burlington Pike
4.81 mi · 6%
Warren Street
1.89 mi · 2%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
Burlington Avenue
1.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 46m from Delanco
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delanco and Union City. Straight-line distance: 70.2 mi (112.98 km).

Delanco

#1 Delanco

Township of New Jersey

Population4,426
Coordinates40.0506700, -74.9535000
Altitude6
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: (-74.953432, 40.050703)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.31
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Delanco and Union City. The current time is 21:52:25.

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.