How far is Oceanport, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Oceanport, NJ to Union, NJ is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
37.86 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.28 mi
47.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.28 mi
Kilometers
47.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.86 mi
Kilometers
60.93 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Oceanport
Wed, Apr 15, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceanport
2026-04-15T01:21
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oceanport
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Oceanport
19.1 mi
00h 23m
To Union
18.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Myrtle Avenue

    2921 ft · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Seven Bridges Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridges Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rumson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rumson Road

  4. 4

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

    1772 ft · 31 sec · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 58 sec · Pinckney Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2680 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    24.1 mi · 32 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 Oceanport 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
30.5 mi · 80%
Newman Springs Road
1.85 mi · 5%
Seven Bridges Road
1.59 mi · 4%
Rumson Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
Pinckney Road
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

24.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 23m from Oceanport
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oceanport and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Oceanport to Union?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Oceanport and 18.7 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oceanport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, 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 South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oceanport and Union. Straight-line distance: 29.28 mi (47.12 km).

Oceanport

#1 Oceanport

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population5,707
Coordinates40.3181700, -74.0151400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Avenue (-74.01561, 40.318076)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oceanport and Union. The current time is 01:21:58.

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.