How far is Union City, NJ from Hainesport, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Hainesport, NJ is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Hainesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Hainesport.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
876 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on NJ 495 West
114 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly
3156 ft · 1 min
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Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
536 ft · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
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Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Turn right onto Mount Holly Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Marne Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Marne Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marne Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Hainesport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Union City and Partly Sunny near Hainesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Hainesport?
The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Union City and 37.7 miles from Hainesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Union City and Partly Sunny near Hainesport.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Hainesport. Straight-line distance: 69.36 mi (111.63 km).
#1 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hainesport
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 5,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.9837200, -74.8271100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hainesport (-74.82711, 39.98372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.23 | $24.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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