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Trip from Browns Mills, NJ to Union City, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

71.5 mi

115 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census designated place in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Browns Mills, NJ

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city in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Union City, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Browns Mills, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, Browns Mills Cookstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.85 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

35.7 miles from Browns Mills, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 71.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 71.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 545 / Trenton Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.5 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (CR 545 / Trenton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 667 / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.4 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 545 / Trenton Road

Turn right onto CR 545 / Trenton Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 667 / Broadway Street

Turn right onto CR 667 / Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
62.4 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16E Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
6
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Kennedy Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 37.8 mi 45m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur 6.2 mi 8m
Browns Mills Cookstown Road 4.3 mi 7m
Sharon Station Road 4 mi 8m
Old York Road 3.7 mi 5m
Holmes Mill Road 2.9 mi 5m
Evergreen Road 1.4 mi 2m
Cookstown-New Egypt Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 37.8 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Browns Mills, NJ and Union City, NJ.

1

Start on this road

85 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto CR 545

187 ft · 8 sec · Trenton Road
3

Turn right onto CR 667

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on CR 667

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Lakeshore Drive
5

Turn right onto CR 667

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Bayberry Street
6

Turn left onto CR 667

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Lakeshore Drive
7

Continue on CR 667

4.3 mi · 7 min · Browns Mills Cookstown Road
8

Continue on CR 616

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Main Street
9

Continue on CR 616

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cookstown-New Egypt Road
10

Continue on CR 616

0.6 mi · 1 min · Maple Avenue
11

Continue on CR 528

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
12

Turn left onto CR 8

1.4 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Road
13

Continue on CR 27

2.9 mi · 5 min · Holmes Mill Road
14

Turn right onto CR 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · Burlington Path Road
15

Turn left onto CR 539

1.3 mi · 1 min · Forked River Road
16

Enter roundabout onto CR 539 ALT

53 ft · 0 sec · Sharon Station Road
17

Continue on CR 539 ALT

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 CR 539

3.7 mi · 5 min · Old York Road
20

Continue on CR 539

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
21

Turn slight right

94 ft · 3 sec
22

Turn right onto NJ 33

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street
23

Turn left onto I 95; NJTP

38 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
24

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 16E Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on NJ 495

0.5 mi · 37 sec · NJ 495
27

Take the exit

263 ft · 6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
28

Continue on 30th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 30th Street
29

Turn left onto CR 501

296 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
30

Continue on CR 501

0.8 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
31

Turn right onto 47th Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · 47th Street
32

At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue
33

Turn right onto 45th Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 45th Street
34

Arrive at destination

45th Street

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 35.7 miles from Browns Mills, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 miles.

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 16 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.7 miles or 58m 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 28m

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 Browns Mills, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Browns Mills, NJ

This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Browns Mills, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 37.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.7 mi from Browns Mills, NJ · 58m into the drive

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Old Bridge, NJ

36 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.

Popular next leg

Old Bridge, NJ to Union City, NJ

37.3 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

New Egypt, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edison, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Browns Mills, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pier i Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, NY

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+12123624450

Visit website

At Gio's Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Egypt, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Pier i Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

New York, NY

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+12123624450

Visit website

At Gio's Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.2

New Egypt, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16092862071

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 71.5

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Cafe Luxembourg

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 71.5

New York, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–10:30 pm

+12128737411

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 71.5

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 71.5

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.6

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.2

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71.5

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71.5

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71.5

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 30.6

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 40.8

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.5

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.8

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 25.5

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 71.5

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 66.4

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 61.3

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Pier 96 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 71.5

New York, New York

+12126272020

Visit website

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 71.5

North Bergen, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Washington Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 71.5

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12013485747

Visit website

Mana Contemporary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 66.4

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12016042702

Visit website

Hell's Kitchen Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 71.5

New York, New York

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 64.1
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 69
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 59.2
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 56.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.85 one way

$23.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.98 $25.97
premium $4.93 $13.87 $27.73
diesel $5.61 $15.79 $31.57

Estimated Tolls: $6.17

New Jersey Turnpike (44.1 mi) $6.17

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

$12

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.51 $3.43
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86
EV Truck/SUV 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.58

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Browns Mills, NJ

Morning in Browns Mills on Saturday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union City, NJ

Morning in Union City on Saturday

Local time

8:43 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

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 45m 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 City, NJ covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, Browns Mills Cookstown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.7 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 $11.85 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 71.5 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (CR 545 / Trenton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 667 / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.4 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Browns Mills, NJ to Union City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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