How far is Williamstown, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Williamstown, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
103.67 mi
01h 56m
Flight
91.28 mi
146.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.28 mi
Kilometers
146.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.67 mi
Kilometers
166.84 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, May 6, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Wed, May 6, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-05-06T17:49
Arrive Union City
Wed, May 6, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Williamstown
50.1 mi
00h 58m
To Union City
53.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sicklerville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sicklerville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Williamstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Taunton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Taunton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2702 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 68%
Taunton Road
13.7 mi · 13%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 6%
Williamstown Road
4.12 mi · 4%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 1%
Sicklerville Road
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 58m from Williamstown
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Williamstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Union City?

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Williamstown and 53.6 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Williamstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 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 11.5 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 11.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Union City. Straight-line distance: 91.28 mi (146.9 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,567
Coordinates39.6862300, -74.9951700
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.995091, 39.686259)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.91
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.95 $29.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.83 $33.66
Premium $4.95 $18.13 $36.26
Diesel $5.98 $21.89 $43.77

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Union City. The current time is 17:49:12.

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.