Origin
Fort Lee, NJ
Night in Fort Lee on Thursday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lee, NJ to Union, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lee, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
This short 25.4-mile drive from Fort Lee to Union, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 32 minutes. With no highway driving and a modest fuel cost of around $4, it offers a straightforward local experience. The route primarily follows Palisade Avenue, Central Boulevard, and Glen Road, suggesting a journey through residential and commercial areas. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, you'll be navigating familiar territory. This makes it an easy addition to a longer trip or a simple local errand.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 32-minute, 25.4-mile trip, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches, so keep your attention focused on navigating the frequent turns. The character of the drive will likely involve transitioning between various local streets, including Palisade Avenue, Central Boulevard, and Glen Road. This type of route often means you'll be passing through diverse neighborhoods and business districts, requiring constant awareness of your surroundings and traffic signals.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisade 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 Fort Lee, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 32m 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 Fort Lee, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade Avenue | — | — |
| Central Boulevard | — | — |
| Glen Road | — | — |
| Bergen Boulevard | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| 76th Street | — | — |
| Tonnelle Avenue | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Palisade Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Lemoine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lemoine Avenue
2
Continue on Palisade Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisade Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Central Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Central Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Glen Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Road
5
Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard
351 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
6
Turn right
26 ft
·
1 sec
7
Keep slight left
138 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bergen Boulevard
9
Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
10
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
76th Street
11
Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
12
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 1-9 South: Newark
14
Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Skyway
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 22 West: Union, Hillside
17
Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Union, Millburn
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
GSP North: Union, Millburn
18
Turn slight right onto Vauxhall Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
19
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Night in Union on Thursday
Local time
11:42 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 Fort Lee, NJ to Union, NJ covers 25.4 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisade Avenue, Central Boulevard, Glen Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Fort Lee, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.21 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 Fort Lee, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 32m 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 Fort Lee, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Lee, NJ to Union, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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