How far is Paulsboro, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Paulsboro, NJ to Union, NJ is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
89.96 mi
01h 31m
Flight
79.03 mi
127.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.03 mi
Kilometers
127.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.96 mi
Kilometers
144.77 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 29, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Paulsboro
Wed, Apr 29, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paulsboro
2026-04-29T12:12
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 29, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paulsboro
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 Paulsboro
45 mi
00h 45m
To Union
44.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Delaware Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Delaware Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 295 North, US 130 North: Trenton

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paulsboro 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 62%
I 295 North
18.1 mi · 20%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 12%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
North Delaware Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Morris Avenue
0.6 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 45m from Paulsboro
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Paulsboro and Mostly Cloudy near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paulsboro to Union?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 45 miles from Paulsboro and 44.9 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Paulsboro and Mostly Cloudy 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 5.6 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 7.9 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 6.8 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 Paulsboro and Union. Straight-line distance: 79.03 mi (127.18 km).

Paulsboro

#1 Paulsboro

Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,866
Coordinates39.8303900, -75.2404600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: North Delaware Street (-75.240559, 39.830352)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
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
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.99
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.99 $25.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.62 $29.25
Premium $4.95 $15.75 $31.51
Diesel $5.98 $19.02 $38.03

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Paulsboro and Union. The current time is 12:12:40.

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.