How far is Penns Grove, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Penns Grove, NJ to Union, NJ is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
105.24 mi
01h 48m
Flight
92.27 mi
148.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.27 mi
Kilometers
148.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.24 mi
Kilometers
169.37 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Penns Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penns Grove
2026-04-18T05:26
Arrive Union
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penns Grove
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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Penns Grove
52.6 mi
00h 54m
To Union
52.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penns Grove and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1699 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Harding Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: Mullica Hill

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    936 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City

    2557 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penns Grove 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.6 mi · 74%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 11%
I 295 North
7.51 mi · 7%
US 322 East
3.89 mi · 4%
Harding Highway
1.56 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 54m from Penns Grove
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Penns Grove 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 Penns Grove to Union?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Penns Grove and 52.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Penns Grove and Partly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.8 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 8.1 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 2.2 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 Mansfield.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penns Grove and Union. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 km).

Penns Grove

#1 Penns Grove

Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,752
Coordinates39.7295600, -75.4679700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-75.467992, 39.729547)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.95 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.98 $22.19 $44.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Penns Grove and Union. The current time is 05:26:49.

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.