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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Martinsville, NJ is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
37.69 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.63 mi
49.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.65 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsville
Sat, Nov 7, 1:42 AM EST
Return by in Union City
Sat, Nov 7, 2:35 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-11-07T00:48
Arrive Martinsville
Sat, Nov 7, 1:42 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Maplewood
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Union City
18.8 mi
00h 26m
To Martinsville
18.9 mi
00h 26m

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
63°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 Martinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    2750 ft · 43 sec · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville

    1350 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Liberty Corner Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Liberty Corner Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mount Horeb Road

    2396 ft · 1 min · Mount Horeb Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mount Horeb Road

    34 m · 11 sec · Mount Horeb Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Valley Road

    1239 ft · 39 sec · Washington Valley Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    33 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
23.6 mi · 63%
New Jersey Turnpike
6.17 mi · 16%
Liberty Corner Road
2.91 mi · 8%
I 78
1.1 mi · 3%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 3%
I 95 South
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 26m from Union City
Leave By
4:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Union City and 18.9 miles from Martinsville.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maplewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maplewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 30.63 mi (49.3 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 Martinsville

Martinsville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6012100, -74.5590500
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Martinsville (-74.55905, 40.60121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.90
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $5.45 $10.90
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.28 $12.56
Premium $5.04 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $6.33 $8.42 $16.85

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 Martinsville. The current time is 00:48:21.

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.