How far is Union, NJ from Gibbstown, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Gibbstown, NJ is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
92.51 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.8 mi
130.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.8 mi
Kilometers
130.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.51 mi
Kilometers
148.88 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibbstown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-15T23:39
Arrive Gibbstown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Union
46.2 mi
00h 58m
To Gibbstown
46.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Gibbstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    1087 ft · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue

    3120 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    708 ft · 28 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    978 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 667, CR 678: Paulsboro, Mount Royal, Clarksboro

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 678: Mount Royal, Clarksboro

    1655 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Berkley Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Berkley Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 60%
I 295 South
18.7 mi · 20%
Garden State Parkway
8.63 mi · 9%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
East Broad Street
1.51 mi · 2%
Berkley Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.1 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 58m from Union
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Union and Sunny near Gibbstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Gibbstown?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Union and 46.3 miles from Gibbstown.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Union and Sunny near Gibbstown.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.3 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 7.2 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 5.5 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Gibbstown. Straight-line distance: 80.8 mi (130.03 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Gibbstown

#2 Gibbstown

Census designated place

Population3,739
Coordinates39.8251100, -75.2835200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Gibbstown (-75.28352, 39.82511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $13.36
Round trip
$26.72
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.36 $26.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.04 $30.08
Premium $4.95 $16.20 $32.40
Diesel $5.98 $19.55 $39.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Gibbstown. The current time is 23:39:02.

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.