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 Marlton, NJ
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
84.1 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Marlton, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Spanning 84.1 miles, this straightforward trip from Union City to Marlton is a highly manageable drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 44 minutes. Since the entire journey stays within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent Northeast corridor transition from the urban density near the city to the suburban landscape of Marlton. Budgeting approximately $14 for fuel makes this an economical choice for a quick excursion. Because the duration is well under two hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between two distinct areas of the state.
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
42.1 miles from Union City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as 96% of your route relies on major roadways like NJ 495, the New Jersey Turnpike, and NJ 73. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the turnpike, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 77.5 miles. This isn't a route defined by winding backroads or technical maneuvers; instead, it is a consistent, high-speed transit that prioritizes efficiency over scenery. Once you exit the turnpike to transition onto NJ 73, the character of the road shifts slightly as you navigate toward your final destination. Prepare for a steady, predictable pace that keeps you in the flow of heavy traffic for the bulk of the journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 NJ 73. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 84.1 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 16 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
|
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
8
80.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
7
83.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Union City, NJ and Marlton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
Njtp South: Camden
63 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
63 mi in
|
~1h 17m
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via NJTP
Camden
79.9 mi in
|
~1h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 77.5 mi | 1h 32m |
| NJ 73 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| NJ 495 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Marlton Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Maple Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 45th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 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 Marlton, 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 left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 73
Use the left / none lanes.
14
Continue on NJ 73
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 73
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Cherry Hill, Medford
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the none lane.
17
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Marlton Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto CR 607
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Maple Avenue
19
Turn left onto CR 620
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
28 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To ensure the smoothest transit, try to avoid peak commuting hours when traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike can become significantly heavy. Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 44-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without strictly needing mid-trip rest stops. Keep in mind that with such a high highway percentage, maintaining a steady speed is key to keeping your fuel costs near that $14 estimate. As you prepare to transition from the turnpike to NJ 73, pay close attention to signage to ensure you navigate the interchange smoothly. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on an efficient arrival in Marlton.
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 42.1 miles from Union City, NJ, or about 53m 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 42.1 miles or 53m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marlton, 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 84.1 miles and 1h 44m.
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 42.1 mi from Union City, NJ · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 42.1 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 Marlton, NJ
The final approach into Marlton, 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 Marlton, 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
$13.92 one way
$27.83 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.30 | $32.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.68 | $37.37 |
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
$14
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 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 | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Marlton, NJ
Evening in Marlton on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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 44m 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 Marlton, NJ covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 73, NJ 495. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 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 $13.92 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 16 significant decision points across 84.1 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 Marlton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
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