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

The driving distance from Harding, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
106.96 mi
01h 46m
Flight
97.56 mi
157.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.56 mi
Kilometers
157.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.96 mi
Kilometers
172.14 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, May 2, 6:41 PM EDT
Return by in Harding
Sat, May 2, 8:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harding
2026-05-02T16:55
Arrive Union City
Sat, May 2, 6:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harding
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Harding
53.4 mi
00h 53m
To Union City
53.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Grove Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Willow Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elk Road

    595 ft · 15 sec · Elk Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    3207 ft · 55 sec · Buck Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  17. 17

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  24. 24

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harding 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
79.5 mi · 74%
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 12%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 6%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 1%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 1%
Black Horse Pike
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 53m from Harding
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harding and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Harding and 53.5 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harding and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 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 9 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 8.7 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harding and Union City. Straight-line distance: 97.56 mi (157.01 km).

Harding

#1 Harding

Township of New Jersey

Population3,752
Coordinates39.6434500, -75.1218400
Altitude40
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: Willow Grove Road (-75.121506, 39.643588)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.29 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.89
7.56 gal · 28.58 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.45 $30.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.38 $34.77
Premium $4.95 $18.73 $37.45
Diesel $5.98 $22.60 $45.21

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Harding and Union City. The current time is 16:55:39.

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.