How far is Union, NJ from Wildwood Crest, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Wildwood Crest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Wildwood Crest.
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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
121.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delsea Drive
746 ft · 16 sec · Delsea Drive
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Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on Rio Grande Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Rio Grande Avenue
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto East Rosemary Road
624 ft · 27 sec · East Rosemary Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rosemary Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Wildwood Crest.
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
121 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Wildwood Crest?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Waretown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Union and 71.2 miles from Wildwood Crest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.
Stop Ideas Near Waretown
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 Waretown.
Absecon
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Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Wildwood Crest. Straight-line distance: 122.81 mi (197.65 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wildwood Crest
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 38.9748400, -74.8335000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood Crest (-74.8335, 38.97484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.55 | $41.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.13 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.08 | $60.16 |
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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