Origin
Browns Mills, NJ
Morning in Browns Mills on Saturday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Browns Mills, NJ to Union, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Browns Mills, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
The drive from Browns Mills, NJ to Union, NJ covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Trenton Road, Broadway Street, West Lakeshore Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 69.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trenton 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 Browns Mills, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Browns Mills, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Road | — | — |
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| West Lakeshore Drive | — | — |
| Bayberry Street | — | — |
| East Lakeshore Drive | — | — |
| Browns Mills Cookstown Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Cookstown-New Egypt Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Trenton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Browns Mills, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Trenton Road
187 ft
·
9 sec
·
Trenton Road
3
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway Street
4
Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
5
Turn right onto Bayberry Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bayberry Street
6
Turn left onto East Lakeshore Drive
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Lakeshore Drive
7
Continue on Browns Mills Cookstown Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Browns Mills Cookstown Road
8
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Cookstown-New Egypt Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cookstown-New Egypt Road
10
Continue on Maple Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
11
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Evergreen Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Evergreen Road
13
Continue on Holmes Mill Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Holmes Mill Road
14
Turn right onto Burlington Path Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlington Path Road
15
Turn left onto Forked River Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Forked River Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sharon Station Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sharon Station Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Station Road
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Sharon Station Road
18
Turn left onto Herbert Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Herbert Road
19
Turn right onto Old York Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Old York Road
20
Continue on South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
21
Turn slight right
95 ft
·
4 sec
22
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
23
Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
25
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
26
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
28
Merge slight left
157 ft
·
3 sec
29
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
30
Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Morris Avenue
31
Turn slight right
509 ft
·
44 sec
32
Turn left onto Morris Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Morris Avenue
33
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Harding Avenue
34
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
33 ft
·
5 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
35
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
36
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Browns Mills, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Browns Mills, 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
$11.47 one way
$22.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Union on Saturday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
35 mi in
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
2 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 17m 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 Browns Mills, NJ to Union, NJ covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trenton Road, Broadway Street, West Lakeshore Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Browns Mills, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.47 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 Browns Mills, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Browns Mills, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Browns Mills, 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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