How far is Union, NJ from Society Hill, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Society Hill, NJ is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.56 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.24 mi
24.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.56 mi
Kilometers
29.87 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T08:22
Arrive Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Union
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Society Hill
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Society Hill.

  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

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

    1079 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Middlesex Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Middlesex Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Durham Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · New Durham Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Stelton Road

    885 ft · 26 sec · Stelton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Randolphville Road

    728 ft · 24 sec · South Randolphville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    3005 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Colson Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Colson Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colson Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
8.69 mi · 47%
New Durham Road
3.09 mi · 17%
Middlesex Avenue
1.68 mi · 9%
Lincoln Highway
1.39 mi · 8%
Metlars Lane
1.32 mi · 7%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

8.69 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 16m from Union
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Society Hill?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Union and 9.3 miles from Society Hill.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Society Hill is Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Society Hill. Straight-line distance: 15.24 mi (24.52 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Society Hill

#2 Society Hill

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

Population3,829
Coordinates40.5339900, -74.4579300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Society Hill (-74.45793, 40.53399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Society Hill. The current time is 08:22:17.

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.