Trip from Union City, NJ to Gibbstown, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

102.7 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 13m

3 PM

2h 16m

5 PM

2h 26m

8 PM

2h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Union City, NJ

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census designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Gibbstown, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Union City, NJ to Gibbstown, NJ covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, East Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.3 miles from Union City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	77.5 mi	1h 32m
I 295	18.4 mi	22m
East Broad Street	1.5 mi	2m
Berkley Road	0.9 mi	1m
NJ 495	0.7 mi	1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m
NJ 73	0.5 mi	<1m
45th 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 Gibbstown, NJ.

Start on 45th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 45th Street

Turn left onto CR 501

0.5 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

Continue on this road

374 ft · 11 sec · this road

Toward NJ 495 West

Merge onto NJ 495

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 495

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Newark

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 73

0.5 mi · 42 sec · NJ 73

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

Merge onto I 295

18 mi · 22 min · I 295

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 18 Toward CR 667, CR 678: Paulsboro, Mount Royal, Clarksboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward CR 678: Mount Royal, Clarksboro

Turn right onto CR 678

0.9 mi · 1 min · Berkley Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto NJ 44

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

Turn left

150 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 51.3 miles from Union City, NJ, or about 1h 4m 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 23 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gibbstown, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Union City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 102.7 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

51 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Union City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pier i Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, NY

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+12123624450

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

2 mi

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Pier i Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

New York, NY

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+12123624450

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.7

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Cafe Luxembourg

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive

New York, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–10:30 pm

+12128737411

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 80.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40 mile 80.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 29.3

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 80.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 80.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 80.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.3

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 88

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Pier 96 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

New York, New York

+12126272020

Visit website

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

North Bergen, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Wild Child Play Space

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 99.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

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

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

99.7 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward CR 667, CR 678: Paulsboro, Mount Royal, Clarksboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 18 Toward CR 667, CR 678: Paulsboro, Mount Royal,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.03 one way

$34.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$18.65	$37.30
premium	$4.93	$19.92	$39.83
diesel	$5.61	$22.67	$45.35

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

$17

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.8	$10.78	$4.93
Efficient EV	25.7	$8.99	$4.11
EV Truck/SUV	41.1	$14.38	$6.57

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Union City, NJ

Afternoon in Union City on Sunday

Local time

12:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Rain Showers Likely

SE 6 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Gibbstown, NJ

Afternoon in Gibbstown on Sunday

Local time

12:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Chance Rain Showers

E 5 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

52°F

Bristol, PA

51 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

5 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

2h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

102.7 mi in 2h 8m, mostly highway — 77.5 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 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 Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 102.7 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 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 Gibbstown, 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 | via NJTP

Camden

79.9 mi in | ~1h 37m

About the Cities

Starting in Union City, NJ

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 102.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). 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.

Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Gibbstown, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gibbstown, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Union City, NJ to Gibbstown, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Pier i Cafe

Aleef Cafe

Pier i Cafe

Valenca Restaurant

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

Cafe Luxembourg

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

Elysian Cafe

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

Toscana

Aleef Cafe

Amano Cafe

Le Cafe Coffee

Cafe Amrita

51st Bakery & Cafe

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

James Fenimore Service Area

Alexander Hamilton Service Area

Love's Travel Stop

Joyce Kilmer

Walt Whitman Service Area

Molly Pitcher Service Area

Woodrow Wilson Service Area

Richard Stockton Travel Plaza

Thomas Edison Service Area

Grover Cleveland Service Area

TA

Petro Stopping Centers

Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

Rest Area

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

Bury the Hatchet

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

West Hudson Park

The Great Escape Room Challenge

Pier 96 at Hudson River Park

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

Wild Child Play Space

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Union City, NJ

Gibbstown, NJ

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 8m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Union City, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?