How far is Union City, NJ from Oak Valley, NJ?

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Oak Valley, NJ is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.93 mi
02h 07m
Flight
90.39 mi
145.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.39 mi
Kilometers
145.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.93 mi
Kilometers
159.21 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Oak Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Union City
49.5 mi
01h 03m
To Oak Valley
49.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Oak Valley.

  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

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Browning Road

    2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Creek Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    618 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 North: Woodbury, Westville

    1384 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Delsea Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Delsea Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bankbridge Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bankbridge Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodbury-Glassboro Road

    2897 ft · 55 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    3152 ft · 1 min · East Maple Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Ogden Station Road

    2241 ft · 1 min · Ogden Station Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road

    81 m · 16 sec · Georgetown Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Sal Corma Place

    73 m · 12 sec · Sal Corma Place

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Buddy Powell Lane

    65 m · 9 sec · Buddy Powell Lane

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buddy Powell Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
85.9 mi · 87%
Veterans Memorial Highway
3.87 mi · 4%
Bankbridge Road
1.52 mi · 2%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
North-South Freeway
0.86 mi · 1%
Creek Road
0.81 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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
90.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 03m from Union City
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Union City and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Oak Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Oak Valley?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Union City and 49.5 miles from Oak Valley.

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

The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Union City and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Oak Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Oak Valley. Straight-line distance: 90.39 mi (145.47 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Oak Valley

#2 Oak Valley

Census designated place

Population3,483
Coordinates39.8012200, -75.1624000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Oak Valley (-75.1624, 39.80122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.21 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
6.98 gal · 26.42 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.95 $17.29 $34.58
Diesel $5.98 $20.87 $41.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Oak Valley. The current time is 22:53:22.

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.