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Trip from Maywood, NJ to Union, NJ

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

32m

Distance

21.9 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
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.

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Downtown Maywood, NJ, NJ

Maywood, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown Union, NJ, NJ

Union, NJ

Arjun Gheewala

Trip Overview

This straightforward 21.9-mile drive from Maywood, NJ, to Union, NJ, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 32 minutes. The route heavily favors highway driving, with 81% of the journey on major roads like the Garden State Parkway and Christopher Columbus Highway. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, this is a quick and efficient trip. You'll stay within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey for the entire duration, making it a convenient local excursion. This drive is best suited for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated transit between these two New Jersey locations.

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

10.9 miles from Maywood, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 21.9-mile journey. With 81% of the drive on major roads, you'll spend most of your time on the Garden State Parkway and Christopher Columbus Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 17.8 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While the route is primarily high-speed, you will navigate through Maywood Avenue, which may offer a brief change in scenery and speed before rejoining the main thoroughfares. The overall character is one of efficient, direct travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Riverview Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 21.9 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 1.4 miles (Riverview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | Riverview Avenue

Turn left onto Riverview Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

8
2.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward GSP: Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook

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 62 Toward GSP: Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward GSP South
7
21.2 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward Vauxhall Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 141 Toward Vauxhall Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Maywood, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Saddle Brook and Gsp South.

Saddle Brook

2.7 mi in | ~3m

Gsp South

2.9 mi in | ~4m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 17.8 mi 25m
Christopher Columbus Highway 1 mi 1m
Maywood Avenue 1 mi 1m
Essex Street 0.5 mi <1m
Vauxhall Road 0.4 mi 1m
Harding Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Riverview Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 17.8 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maywood, NJ and Union, NJ.

1

Start on CR 59

1.0 mi · 1 min · Maywood Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 56

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Essex Street
3

Turn left onto Riverview Avenue

189 ft · 5 sec · Riverview Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
5

Merge onto I 80

1.0 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 62 Toward GSP: Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP South
8

Merge onto GSP

18 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 141 Toward Vauxhall Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto CR 630

0.4 mi · 1 min · Vauxhall Road
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto Harding Avenue

243 ft · 10 sec · Harding Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Harding Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the short 32-minute duration and 21.9-mile length, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day with no need for overnight stays. Plan to depart during off-peak hours to make the most of the Garden State Parkway, as traffic can build up. With a low estimated fuel cost of $4, you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider this a direct transit; however, the flexibility of a short drive means you can easily pull over if needed. Keep an eye out for the transition onto the Christopher Columbus Highway as you near your destination in Union.

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 10.9 miles from Maywood, NJ, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.8 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 21.9 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.9 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, NJ

This is one driving day of about 21.9 miles and 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maywood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 17.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.9 mi from Maywood, NJ · 16m into the drive

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

11 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from Maywood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Union, NJ

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 6.8
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 15.1
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 21.9
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 ~49 min detour Free near mile 18.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.63 one way

$7.26 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.98 $7.95
premium $4.93 $4.25 $8.49
diesel $5.61 $4.84 $9.67

Estimated Tolls: $1.07

Garden State Parkway (17.8 mi) $1.07

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

$4

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Maywood, NJ

Evening in Maywood on Tuesday

Local time

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union, NJ

Evening in Union on Tuesday

Local time

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

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 Maywood, NJ to Union, NJ covers 21.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Christopher Columbus Highway, Maywood Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Maywood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 21.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Riverview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Maywood, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Saddle Brook and Gsp South.

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