How far is Pennsville, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Pennsville, NJ to Union, NJ is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
106.89 mi
01h 47m
Flight
97.89 mi
157.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.89 mi
Kilometers
157.54 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.89 mi
Kilometers
172.03 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sat, Apr 18, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Pennsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsville
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Union
Sat, Apr 18, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsville
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 Pennsville
53.5 mi
00h 53m
To Union
53.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 Pennsville and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fenwick Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · Fenwick Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street

    1315 ft · 1 min · East Pittsfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City

    92 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

    953 ft · 20 sec · Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 40 East: Atlantic City

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    48 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

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

    878 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue

    690 ft · 15 sec · Morris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    155 m · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Morris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    646 ft · 29 sec · Harding Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    10 m · 5 sec · Vauxhall Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsville 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
90.4 mi · 85%
Garden State Parkway
11.2 mi · 10%
North Broadway
2.09 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Morris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
GSP
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

46.7 mi · 00h 54m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 53m from Pennsville
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pennsville 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 Pennsville to Union?

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Pennsville and 53.4 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pennsville 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 3.5 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 8.6 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 2.8 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 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 Pennsville and Union. Straight-line distance: 97.89 mi (157.54 km).

Pennsville

#1 Pennsville

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population12,428
Coordinates39.6534500, -75.5165900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Fenwick Avenue (-75.516657, 39.653478)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $15.40
Round trip
$30.81
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.40 $30.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.34 $34.68
Premium $4.95 $18.68 $37.35
Diesel $5.98 $22.54 $45.09

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 Pennsville and Union. The current time is 03:57:42.

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.