How far is Robbinsville, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Robbinsville, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
58.13 mi
01h 07m
Flight
50.03 mi
80.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.03 mi
Kilometers
80.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.13 mi
Kilometers
93.55 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, May 30, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Robbinsville
Sat, May 30, 7:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbinsville
2026-05-30T05:23
Arrive Union City
Sat, May 30, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robbinsville
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Robbinsville
27.3 mi
00h 33m
To Union City
30.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Robbinsville and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    99 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    549 ft · 17 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Mercer Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mercer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Ward Street

    157 m · 16 sec · West Ward Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1243 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    37.8 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  19. 19

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robbinsville and Union City.

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
37.8 mi · 65%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 11%
Mercer Street
1.65 mi · 3%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 3%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.79 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

37.8 mi · 00h 45m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 33m from Robbinsville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Robbinsville and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robbinsville to Union City?

The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Robbinsville and 30.9 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Robbinsville and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsville and Union City. Straight-line distance: 50.03 mi (80.52 km).

Robbinsville

#1 Robbinsville

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population14,495
Coordinates40.2145500, -74.6193200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.61949, 40.214431)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Robbinsville and Union City. The current time is 05:23:44.

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.