Origin
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Late night in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth Beach, 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
53m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
The drive from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Union, NJ covers 40.3 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wesley Street, Patten Avenue, Monmouth Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wesley Street 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 53m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Street | — | — |
| Patten Avenue | — | — |
| Monmouth Boulevard | — | — |
| Myrtle Avenue | — | — |
| Seven Bridges Road | — | — |
| Rumson Road | — | — |
| Branch Avenue | — | — |
| Pinckney Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wesley Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Riverdale Avenue
469 ft
·
16 sec
·
Riverdale Avenue
2
Continue on Wesley Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wesley Street
3
Turn left onto Patten Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Patten Avenue
4
Turn right onto Monmouth Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Monmouth Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
6
Continue on Seven Bridges Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Bridges Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rumson Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rumson Road
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Branch Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Branch Avenue
9
Turn left onto Pinckney Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pinckney Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broad Street
11
Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Springs Road
12
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Toll North
13
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Crossover to Express Roadway
15
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
17
Merge slight left
157 ft
·
3 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
19
Turn slight right onto Morris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Morris Avenue
20
Turn slight right
509 ft
·
44 sec
21
Turn left onto Morris Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Morris Avenue
22
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Harding Avenue
23
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
33 ft
·
5 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
24
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Monmouth Beach, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Union, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Union on Saturday
Local time
4:31 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
20 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
53m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Union, NJ covers 40.3 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wesley Street, Patten Avenue, Monmouth Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.68 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Union, NJ is easy. At 53m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Union, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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