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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Atco, NJ is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
94.22 mi
01h 59m
Flight
83.3 mi
134.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.3 mi
Kilometers
134.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.22 mi
Kilometers
151.63 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atco
Wed, Apr 22, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-22T03:47
Arrive Atco
Wed, Apr 22, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Union City
47.1 mi
00h 59m
To Atco
47.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 45th Street

    606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    776 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

    876 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on NJ 495 West

    114 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2452 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    699 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Taunton Road

    548 ft · 9 sec · Taunton Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    63 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto White Horse Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · White Horse Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    49 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Atco Avenue

    2034 ft · 41 sec · Atco Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atco Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.5 mi · 82%
NJ 73 South
12.1 mi · 13%
White Horse Pike
1.19 mi · 1%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.64 mi · 1%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

55 mi · 01h 05m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 59m from Union City
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Union City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Atco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Union City and 47.1 miles from Atco.

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 10.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Union City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Atco.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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 13.4 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 13.4 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Atco. Straight-line distance: 83.3 mi (134.06 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Atco

Atco is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7698400, -74.8873900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Atco (-74.88739, 39.76984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.21
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.61 $27.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.31 $30.63
Premium $4.95 $16.50 $32.99
Diesel $5.98 $19.91 $39.83

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Atco. The current time is 03:47:26.

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.