How far is Union, NJ from Mantua, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Mantua, NJ is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
88.46 mi
01h 55m
Flight
78.71 mi
126.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.71 mi
Kilometers
126.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.46 mi
Kilometers
142.36 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mantua
Mon, May 4, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Mon, May 4, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-05-04T19:07
Arrive Mantua
Mon, May 4, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
44.2 mi
00h 57m
To Mantua
44.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Monday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard

    1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Hannevig Avenue

    119 m · 8 sec · South Hannevig Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Hannevig Avenue

    153 m · 11 sec · South Hannevig Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Crown Point Road

    1051 ft · 25 sec · Crown Point Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Continue on Broadway

    2971 ft · 50 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    932 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 17 sec · Washington Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 9 sec · Edith Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Mantua Pike

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Mantua Pike

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    86 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.4 mi · 73%
Garden State Parkway
8.63 mi · 10%
Mantua Pike
2.73 mi · 3%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.73 mi · 2%
West Kings Highway
1.65 mi · 2%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 57m from Union
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Mantua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 44.2 miles from Union and 44.2 miles from Mantua.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 6.3 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 8.3 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 7.5 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 Mantua. Straight-line distance: 78.71 mi (126.67 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Mantua

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population14,877
Coordinates39.7940000, -75.1721200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Mantua (-75.17212, 39.794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.95 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $5.98 $18.66 $37.32

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Mantua. The current time is 19:07:12.

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.