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

The driving distance from Somerdale, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m
Flight
83.36 mi
134.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.36 mi
Kilometers
134.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.96 mi
Kilometers
144.77 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Mon, Jun 1, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Somerdale
Tue, Jun 2, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerdale
2026-06-01T22:02
Arrive Union City
Mon, Jun 1, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerdale
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Somerdale
44.6 mi
00h 50m
To Union City
45.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cypress Avenue

    93 m · 18 sec · Cypress Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ava Avenue

    579 ft · 31 sec · Ava Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Somerdale Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Somerdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Burnt Mill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    595 ft · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Berlin Road

    566 ft · 12 sec · Berlin Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    999 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  16. 16

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  23. 23

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerdale 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 79%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 7%
I 295 North
4.24 mi · 5%
Burnt Mill Road
1.92 mi · 2%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
West Somerdale Road
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 50m from Somerdale
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerdale and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Somerdale and 45.4 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:08 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Somerdale and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerdale and Union City. Straight-line distance: 83.36 mi (134.15 km).

Somerdale

#1 Somerdale

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,482
Coordinates39.8440000, -75.0226700
Altitude20
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: Cypress Avenue (-75.022728, 39.844079)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerdale and Union City. The current time is 22:02:33.

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.