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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Leisuretowne, NJ is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.99 mi
01h 43m
Flight
70.95 mi
114.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.95 mi
Kilometers
114.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.99 mi
Kilometers
130.34 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leisuretowne
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-18T20:46
Arrive Leisuretowne
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Union City
40.5 mi
00h 51m
To Leisuretowne
40.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    722 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    119 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Huntington Drive

    2522 ft · 2 min · Huntington Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huntington Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
58.3 mi · 72%
US 206 South
12.4 mi · 15%
Main Street
4.5 mi · 6%
NJ 70 East
2.15 mi · 3%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
US 206
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

52.6 mi · 01h 02m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 51m from Union City
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Union City and Partly Sunny near Leisuretowne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Union City and 40.5 miles from Leisuretowne.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Union City and Partly Sunny near Leisuretowne.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Leisuretowne. Straight-line distance: 70.95 mi (114.18 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Leisuretowne

#2 Leisuretowne

Census designated place

Population3,582
Coordinates39.8923400, -74.7021000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Leisuretowne (-74.7021, 39.89234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.37
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.69 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.95 $14.17 $28.34
Diesel $5.98 $17.10 $34.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Leisuretowne. The current time is 20:46:38.

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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.