How far is Oak Valley, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Oak Valley, NJ to Union, NJ is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
90.75 mi
01h 35m
Flight
78 mi
125.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78 mi
Kilometers
125.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.75 mi
Kilometers
146.04 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Valley
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Valley
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Oak Valley
44.1 mi
00h 47m
To Union
46.6 mi
00h 47m

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
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 Oak Valley and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Valley and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Buddy Powell Lane

    65 m · 13 sec · Buddy Powell Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sal Corma Place

    73 m · 12 sec · Sal Corma Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road

    81 m · 14 sec · Georgetown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ogden Station Road

    2256 ft · 1 min · Ogden Station Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mantua Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Mantua Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway

    852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Valley 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 62%
I 295 North
12 mi · 13%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 12%
Mantua Pike
2.26 mi · 2%
South Broad Street
1.29 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 47m from Oak Valley
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog leaving Oak Valley 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 Oak Valley to Union?

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Oak Valley and 46.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog around Oak Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 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 8.4 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 7.7 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Valley and Union. Straight-line distance: 78 mi (125.53 km).

Oak Valley

#1 Oak Valley

Census designated place

Population3,483
Coordinates39.8012200, -75.1624000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.162287, 39.801183)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.12 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.4 gal · 24.24 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.95 $15.85 $31.71
Diesel $5.98 $19.14 $38.27

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 Oak Valley and Union. The current time is 22:50:20.

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.