How far is Union, NJ from Harding, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Harding, NJ is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
97.08 mi
02h 02m
Flight
85.79 mi
138.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.79 mi
Kilometers
138.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.08 mi
Kilometers
156.24 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harding
Sat, Apr 11, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, Apr 12, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-11T21:32
Arrive Harding
Sat, Apr 11, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Union
48.5 mi
01h 01m
To Harding
48.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Browning Road

    2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Creek Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    618 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    2101 ft · 41 sec · Buck Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Elk Road

    595 ft · 12 sec · Elk Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Willow Grove Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Willow Grove Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.4 mi · 66%
Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 15%
Garden State Parkway
8.63 mi · 9%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
North-South Freeway
0.86 mi · 1%
Creek Road
0.81 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
85.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
01h 01m from Union
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Harding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Union and 48.5 miles from Harding.

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

The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Harding.

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

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 Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.2 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 6.8 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 3.4 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 Bordentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Harding. Straight-line distance: 85.79 mi (138.06 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Harding

Township of New Jersey

Population3,752
Coordinates39.6434500, -75.1218400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Harding (-75.12184, 39.64345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
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
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $14.01
Round trip
$28.03
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.01 $28.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.77 $31.55
Premium $4.95 $16.99 $33.98
Diesel $5.98 $20.51 $41.02

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Harding. The current time is 21:32:03.

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.