How far is Medford, NJ from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Medford, NJ to Union, NJ is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Union.
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Start on North Main Street
1367 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · 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 · 25 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 · 51 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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
48 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
878 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue
690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn slight right
155 m · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Morris Avenue
2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto Harding Avenue
646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Union.
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 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Medford 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 Medford to Union?
The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Millstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Medford and 34.8 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Partly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Millstone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millstone.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Union. Straight-line distance: 62.46 mi (100.52 km).
#1 Medford
Township in New Jersey
| Population | 23,383 |
| Coordinates | 39.9009500, -74.8235000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
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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