Union City, NJ Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Union City, NJ is a convenient base with 17 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 103 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Union City, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
17
Longest Drive
153.8 mi
Wildwood, NJ
Quickest Drive
27m
Orange, NJ
Plan Around Union City, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Union City, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Union City, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Union City, NJ
Union City, NJ to Wildwood, NJ
Union City, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ
Union City, NJ to Greenwich, NJ
Union City, NJ to Buena, NJ
Union City, NJ to Clayton, NJ
Union City, NJ to Clementon, NJ
Union City, NJ to Glendora, NJ
Union City, NJ to Audubon, NJ
Union City, NJ to Lindenwold, NJ
Union City, NJ to Echelon, NJ
Union City, NJ to Lacey, NJ
Union City, NJ to Mount Holly, NJ
Driving from Union City, NJ
The typical drive from Union City, NJ covers about 103 miles and takes around 2h 11m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 153 miles (3h 8m), while the shortest is just 73 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Union City, NJ include Wildwood, NJ (153.2 mi, 3h 8m), Cedar Grove, NJ (140.1 mi, 2h 52m), Greenwich, NJ (130.3 mi, 2h 49m), Buena, NJ (107.9 mi, 2h 18m), and Clayton, NJ (103.6 mi, 2h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 103-mile trip from Union City, NJ, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 mapped routes leaving Union City, NJ and 5 routes heading into Union City, NJ, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 73 to 153 miles.
The longest mapped route from Union City, NJ covers 153 miles and takes approximately 3h 8m. Shorter options start at just 73 miles.
The average route from Union City, NJ runs about 103 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 103-mile trip from Union City, NJ costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Union City, NJ include Wildwood, NJ, Cedar Grove, NJ, Greenwich, NJ and Buena, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Union City, NJ
Trips to Union City, NJ
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