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

The driving distance from Gloucester City, NJ to Union, NJ is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
82.6 mi
01h 25m
Flight
71.56 mi
115.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.56 mi
Kilometers
115.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.6 mi
Kilometers
132.93 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Gloucester City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester City
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester City
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
Robbinsville
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Gloucester City
41.3 mi
00h 42m
To Union
41.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brown Street

    3 m · 6 sec · East Brown Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kathryn Street

    119 m · 20 sec · Kathryn Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Johnson Boulevard

    559 ft · 15 sec · South Johnson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Klemm Avenue

    2615 ft · 1 min · Klemm Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

    1135 ft · 15 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    2892 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth

    878 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gloucester City and Union.

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 68%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 14%
I 295 North
9.83 mi · 12%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
NJ 73 South
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbinsville
00h 42m from Gloucester City
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Gloucester City and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Robbinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Gloucester City and 41.3 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gloucester City and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Robbinsville

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 Robbinsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 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 10.3 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 10.3 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbinsville.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

11 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

11 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

34 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester City and Union. Straight-line distance: 71.56 mi (115.17 km).

Gloucester City

#1 Gloucester City

City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,219
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.1162900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brown Street (-75.115724, 39.892117)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.38 $26.77
Premium $4.95 $14.42 $28.83
Diesel $5.98 $17.40 $34.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gloucester City and Union. The current time is 22:59:13.

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.