How far is Marlton, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Marlton, NJ to Union, NJ is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
73.82 mi
01h 11m
Flight
65.64 mi
105.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.64 mi
Kilometers
105.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.82 mi
Kilometers
118.8 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Marlton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlton
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlton
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 Marlton
36.9 mi
00h 35m
To Union
36.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

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 Marlton and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Maple Avenue

    884 ft · 20 sec · North Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Marlton Pike

    1153 ft · 27 sec · Marlton Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Palmyra, Tacony Bridge

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlton 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 76%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 15%
NJ 73
2.93 mi · 4%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
NJTP North
0.53 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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 35m from Marlton
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog leaving Marlton 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 Marlton to Union?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 36.9 miles from Marlton and 36.9 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog around Marlton and Chance Rain Showers 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 13.4 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 13.5 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 13.4 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 Marlton and Union. Straight-line distance: 65.64 mi (105.64 km).

Marlton

#1 Marlton

Census designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population10,133
Coordinates39.8912200, -74.9218300
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.921756, 39.891207)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 Marlton and Union. The current time is 22:49:32.

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.