Drive Time
39m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Arjun Gheewala
The drive from Kinnelon, NJ to Union, NJ covers 34.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Lake Road, Kinnelon Road, I 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 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
17.4 miles from Kinnelon, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kinnelon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 46 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 82 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morris Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Kinnelon, NJ and Union, NJ.
Start on Kiel Avenue
Turn left onto Maple Lake Road
Turn right onto Kinnelon Road
Turn right
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Turn slight left
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82 West: Union
Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34.8 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kinnelon, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Kinnelon, NJ
This is one driving day of about 34.8 miles and 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Kinnelon, NJ · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Kinnelon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Union, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Kinnelon on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Union on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
New York City, NY
17 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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