How far is Union City, NJ from Sayreville Junction, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Sayreville Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Sayreville Junction.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
876 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on NJ 495 West
114 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
14.7 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1231 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1284 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Road
2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
544 ft · 24 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Solook Drive
886 ft · 34 sec · Solook Drive
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
52 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Sayreville Junction.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
14.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Union City and Sunny near Sayreville Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Sayreville Junction?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Union City and 15.7 miles from Sayreville Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union City and Sunny near Sayreville Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Sayreville Junction. Straight-line distance: 27.02 mi (43.48 km).
#1 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sayreville Junction
A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 42,890 |
| Coordinates | 40.4653800, -74.3304300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sayreville Junction (-74.33043, 40.46538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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