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

The driving distance from Woodstown, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
112.58 mi
02h 02m
Flight
103.98 mi
167.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.98 mi
Kilometers
167.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.58 mi
Kilometers
181.18 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Woodstown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstown
2026-04-18T06:58
Arrive Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstown
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Woodstown
56 mi
01h 01m
To Union City
56.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue

    13 m · 8 sec · West Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · West Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1122 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North J Route45

    4 mi · 6 min · North J Route45

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tomlin Station Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Swedesboro Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    901 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City

    2557 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  13. 13

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  20. 20

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

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstown 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
92.6 mi · 82%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 6%
North J Route45
3.96 mi · 4%
Tomlin Station Road
3.76 mi · 3%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.01 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 01m from Woodstown
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodstown and Partly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Woodstown and 56.5 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodstown and Partly Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.9 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 7.5 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 6.1 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 Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstown and Union City. Straight-line distance: 103.98 mi (167.34 km).

Woodstown

#1 Woodstown

Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates39.6515000, -75.3282500
Altitude13
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: US 40 (-75.328223, 39.651457)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.04 L · about $16.22
Round trip
$32.44
7.94 gal · 30.08 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.22 $32.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.26 $36.52
Premium $4.95 $19.67 $39.33
Diesel $5.98 $23.74 $47.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstown and Union City. The current time is 06:58:44.

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.