How far is North Wildwood, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from North Wildwood, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
152.25 mi
02h 38m
Flight
129.6 mi
208.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.6 mi
Kilometers
208.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.25 mi
Kilometers
245.02 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Wildwood
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Union City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Wildwood
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
Beachwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From North Wildwood
76.1 mi
01h 19m
To Union City
76.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Wildwood and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on East 12th Avenue

    655 ft · 31 sec · East 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue

    2432 ft · 43 sec · New Jersey Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Anglesea Drive

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Spruce Avenue

    2884 ft · 53 sec · West Spruce Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Wildwood Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    132 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  21. 21

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  28. 28

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wildwood 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
122 mi · 80%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 9%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 4%
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.15 mi · 2%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 1%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beachwood
01h 19m from North Wildwood
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Wildwood and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Wildwood to Union City?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from North Wildwood and 76.2 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Wildwood and Rain Showers Likely near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Beachwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beachwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

56 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

57 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

62 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Wildwood and Union City. Straight-line distance: 129.6 mi (208.57 km).

North Wildwood

#1 North Wildwood

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,739
Coordinates39.0006700, -74.7993300
Altitude1
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: East 12th Avenue (-74.799326, 39.000674)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.88
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.94 $43.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.70 $49.39
Premium $4.95 $26.60 $53.21
Diesel $5.98 $32.11 $64.23

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 North Wildwood and Union City. The current time is 06:59:48.

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.