Woodstown, NJ to Union City, NJ is 112.1 miles and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes via the New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and high highway percentage, it's a straightforward trip for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll likely find it a practical choice for business or quick visits within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56 miles from Woodstown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
92.6 mi
1h 48m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi
8m
North J Route45
4 mi
5m
Tomlin Station Road
3.8 mi
6m
North Main Street
1 mi
1m
Swedesboro Road
0.9 mi
1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
NJ 495
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 92.6 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstown, NJ and Union City, NJ.
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Start on US 40; NJ 45
41 ft·7 sec·West Avenue
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Continue on US 40; NJ 45
109 ft·4 sec·West Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 45
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
4
Continue on NJ 45
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
5
Continue on NJ 45
4.0 mi·5 min·North J Route45
6
Turn left onto CR 607
3.8 mi·6 min·Tomlin Station Road
7
Turn left onto US 322; CR 536
0.9 mi·1 min·Swedesboro Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ Turnpike North, New York City
10
Merge onto NJTP
36 mi·41 min·New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi·8 min·New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 16EToward NJ 495 East: Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi·37 sec·NJ 495
15
Take the exit
263 ft·6 sec
Toward Kennedy BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·30th Street
17
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft·16 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
18
Continue on CR 501
0.8 mi·1 min·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
19
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·47th Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft·2 sec·45th Street
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Arrive at destination
45th Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip is under 2.5 hours and mostly highway, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving during off-peak hours, like mid-morning or early afternoon, can help you avoid the worst of the traffic. The longest stretch without a break is over 90 miles on the Turnpike, so plan to take a brief stop for fuel or a stretch before you hit that point if needed. The $19 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge. Given the short duration, you don't need to break this drive up.
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 56 miles from Woodstown, NJ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.6 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 10m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodstown, 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 Woodstown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 112.1 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Woodstown, 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 92.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 56 miles from Woodstown, 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 92.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 109.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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9.7 mi into trip|~15m in
Turn left toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
6
9.9 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ Turnpike North, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ Turnpike North, New York City
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46.6 mi into trip|~58m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
102.9 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
109.2 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.58 one way
$37.17 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$20.35
$40.71
premium
$4.93
$21.74
$43.48
diesel
$5.61
$24.75
$49.50
Estimated Tolls: $13.83
New Jersey Turnpike
(98.8 mi)$13.83
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
$19
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.6
0
$11.77
$5.38
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.81
$4.48
EV Truck/SUV
44.8
0
$15.69
$7.17
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 20, 2026
Origin
Woodstown, NJ
Morning
in Woodstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 15 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Union City, NJ
Morning
in Union City on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 2 to 12 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
2h 20m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$10
near mile 104.3
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 108.2
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 100.5
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 96.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the 112.1 miles on major roadways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 92.6 miles. Surface roads, like North J Route 45, will only feature for a small portion of the trip, likely at the beginning or end. Expect a high volume of exits and merging traffic as you navigate this corridor.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 112.1 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 9.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodstown, NJ and Union City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Nj Turnpike North and New York City.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9.7 mi in|~15m
Nj Turnpike North
9.9 mi in|~16m
New York City
9.9 mi in|~16m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Court Street
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Hoboken
Hours: Mo-Sa 16:30-23:00; Su 11:00-15:00,16:30-...
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.
Top landmarks
•Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel — church building in New Jersey, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 112.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.83 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 Union City, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Union City, NJ before heading back.
