Origin
Ewing, NJ
Late night in Ewing on Wednesday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ewing, NJ to Union City, NJ
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ewing, NJ
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Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 59.7-mile drive from Ewing, NJ, to Union City, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and Brunswick Pike, this route is well-suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, it's an economical journey. The drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent travel experience without significant shifts in scenery or road type. It's a practical option for connecting two points within New Jersey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.9 miles from Ewing, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 22.1 miles. While much of the route involves efficient travel on major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, you'll also navigate sections on Brunswick Pike, offering a slight change in pace. The overall feel is one of steady progress, moving efficiently from one point to another.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 59.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
7
24 mi into trip
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~36m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
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US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ewing, NJ and Union City, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick and Njtp Toll - among others.
Trenton
6 mi in
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~10m
Newark|Newark
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
Camden
24 mi in
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~36m
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via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick
24 mi in
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~36m
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via US 1
Njtp Toll
27.4 mi in
|
~41m
Njtp North: New York City
27.8 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 22.1 mi | 27m |
| Brunswick Pike | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| I 295 | 3 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Federal City Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Carlton Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 22.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ewing, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on this road
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
132 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Avenue
4
Turn left onto NJ 31
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Pennington Road
5
Turn right onto CR 636
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Ewingville Road
6
Turn left onto Federal City Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal City Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 295 South
8
Merge onto I 295
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 67
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Route 18
Use the right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
22
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 495
25
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
26
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
27
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
28
Continue on CR 501
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
29
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
47th Street
30
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
31
Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
45th Street
32
Arrive at destination
45th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 26 minutes, this trip is best tackled in one go, allowing for maximum flexibility. Aiming to depart outside of peak commuting hours will help you avoid potential traffic delays on the New Jersey Turnpike. With no designated stops included in the data, you can choose to make brief breaks as needed, perhaps at one of the many service areas along the turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major turn is 22.1 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.9 miles from Ewing, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.9 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ewing, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ewing, NJ
This is one driving day of about 59.7 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ewing, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 22.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Ewing, NJ · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Ewing, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union City, NJ
The final approach into Union City, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Union City, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.97
New Jersey Turnpike
(28.3 mi)
$3.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Union City, NJ
Late night in Union City on Wednesday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ewing, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Brunswick Pike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Ewing, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 59.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ewing, NJ and Union City, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick and Njtp Toll - among others.
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