How far is Union, NJ from White Horse, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to White Horse, NJ is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
50.36 mi
01h 09m
Flight
41.95 mi
67.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.95 mi
Kilometers
67.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.36 mi
Kilometers
81.04 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Horse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive White Horse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Union
25.2 mi
00h 34m
To White Horse
25.2 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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and White Horse.

  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

    29.4 mi · 34 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Hamilton, Trenton

    3162 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 524: South Broad Street

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    2959 ft · 54 sec · South Broad Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Horse Circle

    1 m · 1 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Whitehorse Avenue

    1032 ft · 28 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Phillips Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · Phillips Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Phillips Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
29.4 mi · 58%
Garden State Parkway
8.63 mi · 17%
Central Jersey Expressway
4.21 mi · 8%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 4%
I 195
1.16 mi · 2%
I 95
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

29.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 34m from Union
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near White Horse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to White Horse?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Union and 25.2 miles from White Horse.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and White Horse. Straight-line distance: 41.95 mi (67.52 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
White Horse

#2 White Horse

Census designated place in New Jersey

Population9,494
Coordinates40.1906700, -74.7023800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: White Horse (-74.70238, 40.19067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

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 White Horse. The current time is 02:14:23.

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.