Origin
Blairstown, NJ
Evening in Blairstown on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blairstown, NJ to Union, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blairstown, NJ
James Kampeis
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
The drive from Blairstown, NJ to Union, NJ covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Christopher Columbus Highway, NJ 24, Route 10 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Blairstown, NJ to Union, NJ covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
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 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
6
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City...
7
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blairstown, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Lake Hopatcong
22.3 mi in
|
~29m
Morristown Airport
36.4 mi in
|
~47m
New York City
47.8 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Newark
47.8 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Hope Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Vauxhall Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| Hope - Blairstown Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 16.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Carhart Street
391 ft
·
25 sec
·
Carhart Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 94
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NJ 94
3
Continue on CR 521
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hope Road
4
Continue on CR 521
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hope - Blairstorm Road
5
Continue on CR 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hope - Blairstown Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
7
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
10
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
11
Continue on US 46
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
12
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
15
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
23
Turn right onto CR 630
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vauxhall Road
24
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Blairstown, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Blairstown, 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
$8.69 one way
$17.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Union, NJ
Evening in Union on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 11m 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 Blairstown, NJ to Union, NJ covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, NJ 24, Route 10 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Blairstown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blairstown, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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