How far is Union City, NJ from Kingwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Kingwood, NJ is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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 in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Kingwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Kingwood.
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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 right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
2750 ft · 43 sec · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
1329 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
665 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pittstown
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Pittstown Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Pittstown Road
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Turn right onto Everittstown Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Everittstown Road
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Turn left onto Hog Hollow Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hog Hollow Road
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Continue on Kingwood Road
7 mi · 17 min · Kingwood Road
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Continue on Kingwood Own Road
116 m · 15 sec · Kingwood Own Road
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Turn left onto Kingwood-Locktown Road
22 m · 3 sec · Kingwood-Locktown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingwood-Locktown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Kingwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Clear leaving Union City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Kingwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Kingwood?
The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Union City and 33.7 miles from Kingwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.72 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Union City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Kingwood.
Stop Ideas Near Far Hills
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 Far Hills.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Kingwood. Straight-line distance: 56.41 mi (90.79 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 Kingwood
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 3,753 |
| Coordinates | 40.4698300, -75.0190600 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingwood (-75.01906, 40.46983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.72 | $19.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
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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