How far is Union, NJ from Ocean Acres, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Ocean Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Ocean Acres.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
1087 ft · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue
3120 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Street
708 ft · 28 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
57.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 West: Pemberton
1271 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto West Bay Avenue
2439 ft · 50 sec · West Bay Avenue
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Turn left onto Nautilus Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Nautilus Drive
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Turn left onto Buccaneer Lane
101 m · 15 sec · Buccaneer Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buccaneer Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Ocean Acres.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
57.2 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Union and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ocean Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Ocean Acres?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Union and 38.2 miles from Ocean Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ocean Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Ocean Acres. Straight-line distance: 65.93 mi (106.11 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean Acres
Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 16,142 |
| Coordinates | 39.7434500, -74.2809800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Acres (-74.28098, 39.74345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.15 | $32.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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