How far is Union, NJ from North Wildwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
140.48 mi
02h 50m
Flight
120.65 mi
194.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.65 mi
Kilometers
194.16 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.48 mi
Kilometers
226.08 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Waretown
NJ

Census-designated place in Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Union
70.3 mi
01h 25m
To North Wildwood
70.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and North Wildwood.

  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

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Wildwood Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on West Spruce Avenue

    2874 ft · 51 sec · West Spruce Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Anglesea Drive

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on New Jersey Avenue

    2432 ft · 49 sec · New Jersey Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 12th Avenue

    655 ft · 29 sec · East 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
128 mi · 91%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 4%
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.31 mi · 2%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.59 mi
West Spruce Avenue
0.54 mi
New Jersey Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

119 mi · 02h 18m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waretown
01h 25m from Union
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Union and Chance Rain Showers near North Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to North Wildwood?

The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Waretown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Union and 70.2 miles from North Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Union and Chance Rain Showers near North Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Waretown

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

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

OTHER

Absecon

48 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

49 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

52 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

55 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and North Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 120.65 mi (194.16 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
North Wildwood

#2 North Wildwood

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,739
Coordinates39.0006700, -74.7993300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: North Wildwood (-74.79933, 39.00067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.53
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.27 $40.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.95 $24.57 $49.14
Diesel $5.98 $29.66 $59.32

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and North Wildwood. The current time is 06:51:01.

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.