How far is Union, NJ from Point Pleasant, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
52.04 mi
01h 08m
Flight
43.68 mi
70.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.68 mi
Kilometers
70.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.04 mi
Kilometers
83.75 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T07:40
Arrive Point Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Union
26 mi
00h 34m
To Point Pleasant
26 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Point Pleasant.

  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

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    3156 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

    824 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    696 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Herbertsville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Herbertsville Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lakewood Road

    25 m · 1 sec · Lakewood Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakewood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
35.9 mi · 69%
NJ 34 South
6.31 mi · 12%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 12%
Herbertsville Road
1.73 mi · 3%
NJ 138 East
0.6 mi · 1%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 34m from Union
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Point Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Point Pleasant?

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Union and 26 miles from Point Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Point Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Point Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 43.68 mi (70.29 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Point Pleasant

#2 Point Pleasant

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population18,902
Coordinates40.0831700, -74.0681900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Point Pleasant (-74.06819, 40.08317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Point Pleasant. The current time is 07:40:07.

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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.