How far is Union City, NJ from North Wildwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.31 mi
03h 06m
Flight
129.6 mi
208.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.6 mi
Kilometers
208.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.31 mi
Kilometers
245.12 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-19T07:13
Arrive North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beachwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Union City
76.2 mi
01h 33m
To North Wildwood
76.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and North Wildwood.

  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

    14.7 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Wildwood Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West Spruce Avenue

    2874 ft · 51 sec · West Spruce Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Anglesea Drive

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on New Jersey Avenue

    2432 ft · 49 sec · New Jersey Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 12th Avenue

    655 ft · 29 sec · East 12th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
122 mi · 80%
New Jersey Turnpike
20.4 mi · 13%
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.31 mi · 2%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi
GSP
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

119 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beachwood
01h 33m from Union City
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near North Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to North Wildwood?

The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Union City and 76.1 miles from North Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near North Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Beachwood

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

56 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

57 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

62 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and North Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 129.6 mi (208.57 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
North Wildwood

#2 North Wildwood

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,739
Coordinates39.0006700, -74.7993300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: North Wildwood (-74.79933, 39.00067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.88
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.94 $43.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.70 $49.39
Premium $4.95 $26.60 $53.21
Diesel $5.98 $32.11 $64.23

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 North Wildwood. The current time is 07:13:37.

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.