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Trip from Egg Harbor City, 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

2h 10m

Distance

97.7 mi

157 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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Egg Harbor City, NJ

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Union, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Union, NJ covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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, Trenton Road, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.20 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

48.9 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 36.9 mi 42m
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 16.5 mi 20m
White Horse Pike 11.5 mi 17m
Garden State Parkway 11.2 mi 15m
Morris Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Harding Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
US 22 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 36.9 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Egg Harbor City, NJ and Union, NJ.

1

Start on NJ 50

79 ft · 8 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 30

12 mi · 17 min · White Horse Pike
3

Take the exit

201 ft · 5 sec
Toward US 206 North
4

Merge onto US 206

18 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
5

Enter roundabout onto US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 206

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
11

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

37 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto GSP

11 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 140 Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto US 22

158 ft · 3 sec · US 22
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
18

Turn slight right onto NJ 82

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Morris Avenue
19

Turn slight right

507 ft · 44 sec
20

Turn left onto NJ 82

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Morris Avenue
21

Turn right onto Harding Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Harding Avenue
22

Turn right onto CR 630

32 ft · 4 sec · Vauxhall Road
23

Turn left onto Harding Avenue

243 ft · 10 sec · Harding Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Harding Avenue

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 48.9 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 21 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Egg Harbor City, 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 Egg Harbor City, NJ

This is one driving day of about 97.7 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Egg Harbor City, 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 36.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

49 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

La Enchilada Mexican Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: Closed

+16095933039

Visit website

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

0.2 mi

Tak Shing Chinese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

0.2 mi

La Enchilada Mexican Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16095933039

Visit website

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16099658789

Visit website

Tak Shing Chinese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+16099656858

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 97.7

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.9

Tabernacle, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16092688100

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.9

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 97.7

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 90.8

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 97.7

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 90.8

Clark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 97.7

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 55.9

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 76.8

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 76.8

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 62.8

Cranbury, New Jersey

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 62.8

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 83.8

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 83.8

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Mindowaskin Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 90.8

Westfield, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+19082330028

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 97.7

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Wild Child Play Space

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 83.8

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Just Kidding Playground - Universe (South Shore)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 83.8

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+17189678000

Visit website

Island Entertainment

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 83.8

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13472367136

Visit website

Conference House Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 83.8

Staten Island, New York

+17189846046

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 29.2 and 96.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
29.2 mi into trip | ~41m in | US 206

Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
46.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
83.9 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

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 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
84.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
8
96.4 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside

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 140 Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.20 one way

$32.39 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.74 $35.48
premium $4.93 $18.95 $37.90
diesel $5.61 $21.57 $43.14

Estimated Tolls: $5.83

New Jersey Turnpike (36.9 mi) $5.16
Garden State Parkway (11.2 mi) $0.67

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

$16

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91
EV Truck/SUV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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 14, 2026

Origin

Egg Harbor City, NJ

Afternoon in Egg Harbor City on Saturday

Local time

1:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union, NJ

Afternoon in Union on Saturday

Local time

1:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

W 2 to 8 mph 17% chance Live forecast

47°F

Bristol, PA

49 mi in

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

14 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

2h 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $10 near mile 97.7
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 94.4
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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 97.7
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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 84.3
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

97.7 mi in 2h 10m, mostly highway — 36.9 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.2 miles in near US 206.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 97.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 29.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Egg Harbor City, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Gsp and Woodbridge.

New York

29.2 mi in | ~41m | via US 206

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

45.7 mi in | ~1h 2m

Njtp North: New York City

46.4 mi in | ~1h 4m

Gsp

83.9 mi in | ~1h 49m

Woodbridge

83.9 mi in | ~1h 49m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.83 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Union, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 29.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union, NJ before heading back.

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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