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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Magnolia, NJ is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
89.22 mi
01h 51m
Flight
83.34 mi
134.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.34 mi
Kilometers
134.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.22 mi
Kilometers
143.58 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magnolia
Sun, Apr 12, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Sun, Apr 12, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-11T22:58
Arrive Magnolia
Sun, Apr 12, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Union City
44.6 mi
00h 55m
To Magnolia
44.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    740 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    97 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1777 ft · 32 sec · Berlin Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Burnt Mill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burnt Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Evesham Road

    2486 ft · 42 sec · West Evesham Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Evesham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Evesham Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue North

    132 m · 19 sec · Walnut Avenue North

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.5 mi · 87%
I 295 South
4.56 mi · 5%
Evesham Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
Burnt Mill Road
1.24 mi · 1%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
NJ 73 North
0.67 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 55m from Union City
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union City and Sunny near Magnolia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Union City and 44.6 miles from Magnolia.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 83.34 mi (134.12 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 Magnolia

Magnolia is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8545600, -75.0390600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Magnolia (-75.03906, 39.85456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.49 $28.97
Premium $4.95 $15.61 $31.21
Diesel $5.98 $18.84 $37.67

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Magnolia. The current time is 22:58:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.