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

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.6 mi
01h 44m
Flight
71.56 mi
115.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.56 mi
Kilometers
115.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.6 mi
Kilometers
132.93 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloucester City
Tue, Apr 14, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Tue, Apr 14, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-14T19:37
Arrive Gloucester City
Tue, Apr 14, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Robbinsville
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Union
41.3 mi
00h 52m
To Gloucester City
41.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    1 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Collingswood

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Crescent Boulevard

    982 ft · 18 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Klemm Avenue

    2950 ft · 1 min · Klemm Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Francis Street

    122 m · 20 sec · Francis Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Brown Street

    81 m · 12 sec · East Brown Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brown Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 68%
I 295 South
9.65 mi · 12%
Garden State Parkway
8.63 mi · 10%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 3%
I 95
0.79 mi · 1%
NJ 73 North
0.67 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbinsville
00h 52m from Union
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Gloucester City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Robbinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Union and 41.3 miles from Gloucester City.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Robbinsville

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 Robbinsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 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 10.2 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 10.2 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 Robbinsville.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

11 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

11 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

34 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Gloucester City. Straight-line distance: 71.56 mi (115.17 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Gloucester City

#2 Gloucester City

City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,219
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.1162900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Gloucester City (-75.11629, 39.89178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.38 $26.77
Premium $4.95 $14.42 $28.83
Diesel $5.98 $17.40 $34.80

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Gloucester City. The current time is 19:37:40.

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.