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

The driving distance from Hammonton, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
97.7 mi
01h 54m
Flight
89.02 mi
143.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.02 mi
Kilometers
143.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.7 mi
Kilometers
157.24 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Hammonton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammonton
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammonton
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Hammonton
48.8 mi
00h 57m
To Union City
48.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    34 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bellevue Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    153 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Trenton Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    152 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1897 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    2283 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  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 Hammonton 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
51.7 mi · 53%
Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 18%
US 206 North
16.5 mi · 17%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 6%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
Bellevue Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 57m from Hammonton
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hammonton and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Hammonton and 48.9 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hammonton and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 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 12.6 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 12.6 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 Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammonton and Union City. Straight-line distance: 89.02 mi (143.27 km).

Hammonton

#1 Hammonton

Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Population13,902
Coordinates39.6365100, -74.8023900
Altitude29
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: Central Avenue (-74.802375, 39.636576)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.19
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.10 $28.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.95 $17.09 $34.18
Diesel $5.98 $20.63 $41.26

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 Hammonton and Union City. The current time is 21:28:28.

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.