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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Sewell, NJ is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
97.51 mi
02h 04m
Flight
91.59 mi
147.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.59 mi
Kilometers
147.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.51 mi
Kilometers
156.93 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewell
Sat, Nov 7, 10:56 AM EST
Return by in Union City
Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-11-07T08:51
Arrive Sewell
Sat, Nov 7, 10:56 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:20 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

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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Union City
48.7 mi
01h 02m
To Sewell
48.8 mi
01h 02m

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
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Clements Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    78 m · 8 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hurffville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Delsea Drive

    102 m · 11 sec · Delsea Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Blackwood-Barnsboro Road

    578 ft · 13 sec · Blackwood-Barnsboro Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Blackwood-Barnsboro Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blackwood-Barnsboro Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Center Street

    2918 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
85.9 mi · 88%
Hurffville Road
3.83 mi · 4%
Blackwood-Barnsboro Road
2.03 mi · 2%
West Clements Bridge Road
1.07 mi · 1%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
Black Horse Pike
0.89 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
91.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 02m from Union City
Leave By
2:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Sewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 48.7 miles from Union City and 48.8 miles from Sewell.

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

The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 11.9 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 12.4 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 12.4 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 Sewell. Straight-line distance: 91.59 mi (147.4 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 Sewell

Sewell is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7665000, -75.1443400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Sewell (-75.14434, 39.7665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $14.09
Round trip
$28.18
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $14.09 $28.18
Mid-grade $4.72 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $5.04 $17.33 $34.67
Diesel $6.33 $21.79 $43.57

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 Sewell. The current time is 08:51:38.

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.