How far is Marlboro, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Marlboro, NJ to Union, NJ is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
73.27 mi
01h 15m
Flight
64.96 mi
104.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.96 mi
Kilometers
104.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.27 mi
Kilometers
117.92 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Marlboro
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlboro
2026-04-18T20:03
Arrive Union
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlboro
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 Marlboro
36.7 mi
00h 37m
To Union
36.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marlboro and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on East Cedar Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · East Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Maple Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlboro 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 76%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 15%
Church Road
1.87 mi · 3%
North Maple Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Morris Avenue
0.6 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 37m from Marlboro
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marlboro and Partly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marlboro to Union?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 36.7 miles from Marlboro and 36.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marlboro and Partly Sunny near Union.

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 13.6 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 13.6 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 13.6 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 Marlboro and Union. Straight-line distance: 64.96 mi (104.54 km).

Marlboro

#1 Marlboro

Township of New Jersey

Population39,624
Coordinates39.9028900, -74.9218300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: East Cedar Avenue (-74.92183, 39.902885)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.17
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.58 $21.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.95 $12.83 $25.66
Diesel $5.98 $15.49 $30.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marlboro and Union. The current time is 20:03:07.

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.