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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Florence, NJ is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.31 mi
01h 27m
Flight
61.39 mi
98.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.39 mi
Kilometers
98.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.31 mi
Kilometers
111.54 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Nov 7, 4:11 AM EST
Return by in Union City
Sat, Nov 7, 5:38 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-11-07T02:44
Arrive Florence
Sat, Nov 7, 4:11 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:36 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

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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Union City
34.6 mi
00h 43m
To Florence
34.7 mi
00h 43m

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
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

    1791 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown

    771 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Burlington Pike

    1983 ft · 36 sec · Burlington Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    792 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Florence-Columbus Road

    70 m · 7 sec · Florence-Columbus Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Delaware Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Delaware Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    925 ft · 41 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
60.6 mi · 87%
I 95 South
4.06 mi · 6%
Delaware Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
East Front Street
0.63 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
61.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 43m from Union City
Leave By
3:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Union City and 34.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Florence. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.8 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 Florence

Florence is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1195500, -74.8054400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Florence (-74.80544, 40.11955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.72 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $5.04 $12.35 $24.69
Diesel $6.33 $15.52 $31.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Florence. The current time is 02:44:09.

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.