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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Ellisburg, NJ is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.66 mi
01h 46m
Flight
79.24 mi
127.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.24 mi
Kilometers
127.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.66 mi
Kilometers
136.24 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellisburg
Sat, Nov 7, 10:26 AM EST
Return by in Union City
Sat, Nov 7, 12:12 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Ellisburg
Sat, Nov 7, 10:26 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Union City
42.3 mi
00h 53m
To Ellisburg
42.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    156 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fellowship Road

    1956 ft · 50 sec · Fellowship Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Kings Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Kings Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Brace Road

    657 ft · 15 sec · Brace Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    618 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway South

    95 m · 10 sec · Kings Highway South

  20. 20

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    59 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlton Pike

    98 m · 4 sec · Marlton Pike

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marlton Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.5 mi · 91%
North Kings Highway
1.77 mi · 2%
Church Road
1.46 mi · 2%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 53m from Union City
Leave By
2:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Ellisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Union City and 42.4 miles from Ellisburg.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.25 one way or $24.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Ellisburg. Straight-line distance: 79.24 mi (127.52 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 Ellisburg

Ellisburg is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9137200, -75.0104500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Ellisburg (-75.01045, 39.91372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $12.25
Round trip
$24.49
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $12.25 $24.49
Mid-grade $4.72 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $5.04 $15.07 $30.13
Diesel $6.33 $18.94 $37.87

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Ellisburg. The current time is 08:39:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.