Origin
Union City, NJ
Evening in Union City on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, NJ to Lindenwold, NJ
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
90.3 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Lindenwold, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Spanning 90.3 miles across New Jersey, this journey from Union City to Lindenwold is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. Because the route is compact, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You should expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel to complete the drive. Navigating primarily via the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295, you will remain within the Northeast region throughout the entire duration. Whether you are heading south for business or personal travel, this efficient corridor provides a reliable connection between the two points. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination quickly without requiring complex logistics.
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
45.1 miles from Union City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your travel spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 77.5 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. The transition from the Turnpike to I-295 marks the primary change in the driving experience as you move toward the final leg of the journey. Toward the end, the route shifts from major interstates to Burnt Mill Road, which serves as the final link into Lindenwold. Expect a consistent, fast-paced environment for the vast majority of your time behind the wheel, making this a functional commute rather than a leisurely scenic tour.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 77.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 90.3 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95 South: Newark
7
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
7
80.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
8
85.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
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 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Towns Along This Route
Between Union City, NJ and Lindenwold, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden, Cr 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees and Gibbsboro - among others.
Njtp South: Camden
63 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
63 mi in
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~1h 17m
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via NJTP
Camden
79.9 mi in
|
~1h 37m
Cr 561: Haddonfield
85.6 mi in
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~1h 45m
Voorhees
85.6 mi in
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~1h 45m
Gibbsboro
85.6 mi in
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~1h 45m
Cr 561 East: Voorhees
85.7 mi in
|
~1h 45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 77.5 mi | 1h 32m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Burnt Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| White Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Road West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, NJ and Lindenwold, NJ.
1
Start on 45th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
45th Street
2
Turn left onto CR 501
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
5
Continue on this road
374 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 495 West
6
Merge onto NJ 495
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
15
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight left
317 ft
·
14 sec
Toward CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 561
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight right
347 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto CR 670
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto CR 673
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Road West
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
US 30
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 54 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the 90.3-mile distance in one go if you prefer. Keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent on major turnpikes, so have your payment method or toll pass ready to ensure a smooth transition through toll plazas. Budgeting $15 for fuel is a safe estimate, but it is always wise to fill up before hitting the Turnpike to avoid higher service area prices. Because this is a relatively short trip, try to time your departure to avoid peak rush hours to keep your travel time closer to the estimated two-hour mark.
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 45.1 miles from Union City, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.1 miles or 56m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lindenwold, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Union City, 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 Union City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 90.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union City, 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 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.1 mi from Union City, NJ · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.1 miles from Union City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.
Arriving in Lindenwold, NJ
The final approach into Lindenwold, 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 Lindenwold, 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
$14.94 one way
$29.88 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.85
New Jersey Turnpike
(77.5 mi)
$10.85
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
$15
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Lindenwold, NJ
Evening in Lindenwold on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 54m 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 Union City, NJ to Lindenwold, NJ covers 90.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, Burnt Mill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.1 miles from Union City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.94 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 19 significant decision points across 90.3 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Union City, NJ and Lindenwold, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden, Cr 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees and Gibbsboro - among others.
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