How far is Union City, NJ from Society Hill, NJ?

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Society Hill, NJ is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.16 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.38 mi
45.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.38 mi
Kilometers
45.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.16 mi
Kilometers
61.41 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-22T09:06
Arrive Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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

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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Union City
19.1 mi
00h 25m
To Society Hill
19.1 mi
00h 25m

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
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Society Hill.

  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

    22.7 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Morris Avenue

    3147 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Colson Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Colson Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colson Court

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
28.3 mi · 74%
Memorial Parkway
4.87 mi · 13%
State Route 18
0.97 mi · 3%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 2%
NJ 18 East
0.71 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

22.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 25m from Union City
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Society Hill?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Union City and 19.1 miles from Society Hill.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Union City and Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Society Hill. Straight-line distance: 28.38 mi (45.68 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Society Hill

#2 Society Hill

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

Population3,829
Coordinates40.5339900, -74.4579300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Society Hill (-74.45793, 40.53399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Society Hill. The current time is 09:06:39.

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.