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

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
98.7 mi
02h 03m
Flight
82.98 mi
133.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.98 mi
Kilometers
133.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.7 mi
Kilometers
158.85 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuckerton
Tue, Jun 2, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Tue, Jun 2, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-06-01T23:02
Arrive Tuckerton
Tue, Jun 2, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Union City
49.4 mi
01h 02m
To Tuckerton
49.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton

    1099 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Green Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
69.9 mi · 71%
New Jersey Turnpike
20.4 mi · 21%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi · 1%
GSP
0.69 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

66.2 mi · 01h 17m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
01h 02m from Union City
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union City and Mostly Clear near Tuckerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Union City and 49.3 miles from Tuckerton.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union City and Mostly Clear near Tuckerton.

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Tuckerton. Straight-line distance: 82.98 mi (133.54 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Tuckerton

#2 Tuckerton

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,426
Coordinates39.6031700, -74.3401500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Tuckerton (-74.34015, 39.60317)

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 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.18 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.44
6.96 gal · 26.36 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.22 $28.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.00 $32.01
Premium $4.95 $17.24 $34.48
Diesel $5.98 $20.81 $41.62

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Tuckerton. The current time is 23:02:34.

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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.