Origin
Little Ferry, NJ
Morning in Little Ferry on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Ferry, NJ to Union, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Ferry, NJ
Garrison Gao
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
The drive from Little Ferry, NJ to Union, NJ covers 21.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sylvan Avenue, I 95 South, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 28m drive with frequent turns across 21.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sylvan 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 28m 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | — | — |
| I 78 | — | — |
| I 78 West | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | — | — |
| GSP | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sylvan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Ferry, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Charles Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Charles Street
2
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sylvan Avenue
3
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
305 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
11
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
377 ft
·
5 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
12
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP: Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight right to continue on GSP South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP South
15
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
17
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
18
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Nj Turnpike
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$16
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
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
23 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
28m 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Union, NJ covers 21.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sylvan Avenue, I 95 South, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Little Ferry, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 28m 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Little Ferry, NJ to Union, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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