Origin
Brielle, NJ
Night in Brielle on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brielle, NJ to Union City, NJ
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
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6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brielle, NJ
James Kampeis
Union City, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Trip Overview
The drive from Brielle, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Higgins Avenue, the route, GSP Toll North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.7 miles from Brielle, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 61.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Higgins 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brielle, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Brielle, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Higgins Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP Toll North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Higgins Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brielle, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
2
Merge slight left
167 ft
·
2 sec
3
Take the exit slight right
482 ft
·
20 sec
4
Turn right onto Higgins Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Higgins Avenue
5
Take the ramp right
131 ft
·
6 sec
6
Merge left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
289 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
79 ft
·
1 sec
10
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Toll North
12
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP North, I 195 West
13
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
16
Continue on Garden State Parkway
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
18
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
19
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
20
Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
22
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
23
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
24
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
25
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
26
Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kennedy Boulevard
27
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
28
Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
295 ft
·
17 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
29
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
30
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
47th Street
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
32
Turn right onto 45th Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
45th Street
33
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 30.7 miles from Brielle, NJ, or about 37m 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 61.4 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 37m 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 3m
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 Brielle, 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 Brielle, NJ
This is one driving day of about 61.4 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brielle, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Brielle, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Brielle, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union City, NJ
The final approach into Union City, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Union City, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.12 | $22.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$10
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 City, NJ
Night in Union City on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
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
1h 15m 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 Brielle, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Higgins Avenue, the route, GSP Toll North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Brielle, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.16 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 Brielle, NJ to Union City, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Brielle, NJ to Union City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brielle, NJ to Union City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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