Traveling from Union City to Clementon covers 92.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. This straightforward journey is easily manageable as a single-day trip, making it an ideal choice if you are looking to avoid an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and Haddonfield-Berlin Road to complete the transit. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $15, the route is both time-efficient and cost-effective. Navigating through the Northeast, the path serves as a direct link between the northern and southern parts of the state. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you to your destination quickly without the need for complex planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.1 miles from Union City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
77.5 mi
1h 32m
I 295
4.3 mi
4m
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
3.1 mi
5m
East Gibbsboro Road
1.2 mi
2m
Clementon Road East
1.1 mi
2m
NJ 495
0.7 mi
1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Lakeview Drive North
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 Clementon, 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
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
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
8
Merge onto I 95
5.6 mi·7 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
55 mi·1 hr 5 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 SouthUse 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
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi·42 sec·NJ 73
Use the slight right 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
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 32Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, GibbsboroUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight left
317 ft·14 sec
Toward CR 561 East: Voorhees, GibbsboroUse the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 561
0.3 mi·26 sec·Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on CR 561
2.9 mi·4 min·Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on CR 561
0.2 mi·16 sec·Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on CR 561
0.5 mi·50 sec·Lakeview Drive North
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 686
1.1 mi·2 min·Clementon Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on CR 686
1.2 mi·2 min·East Gibbsboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto US 30
0.1 mi·18 sec·White Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left
71 ft·5 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. However, keep in mind that the heavy reliance on the New Jersey Turnpike means traffic volume can fluctuate significantly depending on the time of day. Because the route is direct and requires zero planned stops, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to build in extra time for rest. Budget your $15 for fuel before hitting the road to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted ride. My best tip is to monitor real-time traffic reports specifically for the turnpike section, as any congestion there will be the primary factor impacting your total travel time.
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 46.1 miles from Union City, NJ, or about 57m 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 miles or 57m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clementon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Union City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Union City, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 85.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
6
79.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.27 one way
$30.54 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.72
$33.45
premium
$4.93
$17.86
$35.72
diesel
$5.61
$20.33
$40.67
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: 32.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.6
0
$9.67
$4.42
Efficient EV
23
0
$8.06
$3.68
EV Truck/SUV
36.8
0
$12.89
$5.89
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Union City, NJ
Night
in Union City on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clementon, NJ
Night
in Clementon on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
46 mi in
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
11 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 56m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 3.2
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 12.7
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 15.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 90% of your time spent on major arteries. Expect a steady, high-speed pace as you tackle the longest uninterrupted stretch of 77.5 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. Once you transition off the turnpike, the character of the drive shifts from a wide-open interstate grind to the more localized flow of I-295 and Haddonfield-Berlin Road. While the experience is largely about efficiency rather than scenery, you will find the transition from busy northern transit corridors to the quieter roads approaching Clementon fairly seamless. It is a predictable drive that rewards drivers who prefer staying in the fast lane.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 8 miles in near NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Union City, NJ and Clementon, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden, Cr 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees and Gibbsboro - among others.
Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Union City is a small city, roughly 1.283 square miles. It is bordered by Weehawken to the east, Jersey City to the south, North Bergen to the west and north, and West New York to the north.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 92.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.85 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clementon, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clementon, NJ before heading back.
