How far is Lumberton, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Lumberton, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lumberton and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton and Union City.
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Start on Main Street
2666 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass
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Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
1305 ft · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
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Continue on Mount Holly Bypass
2651 ft · 50 sec · Mount Holly Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
707 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Hancock Lane
93 m · 6 sec · Hancock Lane
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Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
1146 ft · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
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Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York
1509 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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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 Lumberton 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
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.
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 Lumberton 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 Lumberton to Union City?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 38.1 miles from Lumberton and 38.2 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lumberton 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 Lumberton and Union City. Straight-line distance: 69.66 mi (112.1 km).
#1 Lumberton
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 12,182 |
| Coordinates | 39.9659500, -74.8051600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 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 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.09 | $32.17 |
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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