How far is Union, NJ from Salem, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Salem, NJ is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
113.66 mi
02h 18m
Flight
100.48 mi
161.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.48 mi
Kilometers
161.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.66 mi
Kilometers
182.92 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Westampton
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Union
56.8 mi
01h 09m
To Salem
56.9 mi
01h 09m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.9 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    1193 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1760 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1131 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 49 East: Pennsville, Salem

    783 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North Broadway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · North Broadway

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1595 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on Front Street

    1040 ft · 20 sec · Front Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    2860 ft · 39 sec · West Broadway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
90.7 mi · 80%
Garden State Parkway
8.63 mi · 8%
North Broadway
5.39 mi · 5%
South Broadway
2.63 mi · 2%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
I 95
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.9 mi · 00h 56m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westampton
01h 09m from Union
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Union and 56.9 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westampton

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 Westampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 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 11 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 5.8 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 Westampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Salem. Straight-line distance: 100.48 mi (161.7 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Salem

City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA

Population4,713
Coordinates39.5717800, -75.4671400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Salem (-75.46714, 39.57178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.18 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.77
8.02 gal · 30.36 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.38 $32.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.44 $36.88
Premium $4.95 $19.87 $39.73
Diesel $5.98 $23.98 $47.96

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 Salem. The current time is 02:16:35.

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.