Origin
Bogota, NJ
Afternoon in Bogota on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bogota, NJ to Union, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bogota, NJ
Parcerografo
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
The drive from Bogota, NJ to Union, NJ covers 22.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Avenue, West Main Street, Degraw Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Avenue 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 Bogota, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 31m 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 Bogota, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Avenue | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Degraw Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | — | — |
| I 78 | — | — |
| I 78 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Elm Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bogota, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on West Fort Lee Road
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Fort Lee Road
2
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on Degraw Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Degraw Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 South: The Ridgefields
7
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
9
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
10
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
13
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
377 ft
·
5 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
14
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP: Garden State Parkway
16
Keep slight right to continue on GSP South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP South
17
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
19
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
20
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$16
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Union on Thursday
Local time
12:55 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 Bogota, NJ to Union, NJ covers 22.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Avenue, West Main Street, Degraw Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Bogota, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.68 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 Bogota, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 31m 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 Bogota, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bogota, NJ to Union, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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