Origin
Beckett, NJ
Morning in Beckett on Friday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckett, NJ to Union, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
97.9 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beckett, NJ
Peter Vang
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
The drive from Beckett, NJ to Union, NJ covers 97.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beckett Road, Center Square Road, I 295 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.23 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
49 miles from Beckett, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 97.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 97.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beckett Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beckett, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beckett, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beckett Road | — | — |
| Center Square Road | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| US 322 East | — | — |
| NJTP Toll | — | — |
| NJ Turnpike North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| US 9 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beckett Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckett, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Peachwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Peachwood Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beckett Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Beckett Road
3
Turn left onto Center Square Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Center Square Road
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 295 North
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 295 North
5
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: Mullica Hill
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 322 East: Mullica Hill
7
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit right toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ Turnpike North, New York City
10
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36 mi
·
41 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
13
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
14
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
16
Merge slight left
157 ft
·
3 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
18
Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Morris Avenue
19
Turn slight right
509 ft
·
44 sec
20
Turn left onto Morris Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Morris Avenue
21
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Harding Avenue
22
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
33 ft
·
5 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
23
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
24
Arrive at your 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 49 miles from Beckett, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 50m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beckett, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beckett, NJ
This is one driving day of about 97.9 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Beckett, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49 mi from Beckett, NJ · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49 miles from Beckett, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union, NJ
The final approach into Union, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.23 one way
$32.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.78 | $35.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.99 | $37.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.62 | $43.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.71 | $6.27 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Union, NJ
Morning in Union on Friday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Beckett, NJ to Union, NJ covers 97.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beckett Road, Center Square Road, I 295 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49 miles from Beckett, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.23 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.
The drive from Beckett, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beckett, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beckett, NJ to Union, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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