Origin
Mount Holly, NJ
Evening in Mount Holly on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Holly, NJ to Union, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Holly, NJ
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Union, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 63.7-mile drive from Mount Holly, NJ to Union, NJ is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip. You'll be spending a significant 91% of your time on highways, primarily using the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is budget-friendly. The drive is focused on efficient travel, connecting two points within the Northeast region of New Jersey. Given its short duration and highway-centric profile, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your travel plans.
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
31.9 miles from Mount Holly, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip. With 91% of the route on high-speed roads, you'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, providing a solid period of continuous driving. While primarily on major thoroughfares like the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, you'll also navigate portions of Burlington-Mount Holly Road. This blend means you'll be in efficient travel mode for most of the time, with brief transitions between these key roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 46.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 63.7 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: near the start (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
8
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
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 140
Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Holly, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Woodbridge.
Gsp
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Woodbridge
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 46.5 mi | 53m |
| Garden State Parkway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| NJ Turnpike Exit 5 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harding Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 46.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on CR 537
49 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 541
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
5
Turn left onto Hancock Lane
306 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hancock Lane
6
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
Merge onto NJTP
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 140
Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 22
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 22
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
16
Turn slight right onto NJ 82
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morris Avenue
17
Turn slight right
507 ft
·
44 sec
18
Turn left onto NJ 82
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Morris Avenue
19
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Harding Avenue
20
Turn right onto CR 630
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
21
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Trip Plan
For this efficient 1-hour and 23-minute drive, departing outside of peak commuting hours will make your journey even smoother. Since this is a shorter route with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike is 46.5 miles, and it's always wise to be prepared. The $11 fuel cost is a good estimate, but checking real-time prices is recommended. A practical tip for this route: be aware of the toll plazas on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, as they are a significant feature of this highway-centric drive.
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 31.9 miles from Mount Holly, NJ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 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 63.7 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.9 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
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 Mount Holly, 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 Mount Holly, NJ
This is one driving day of about 63.7 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Holly, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 46.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Mount Holly, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Mount Holly, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.56 one way
$21.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.21
New Jersey Turnpike
(46.5 mi)
$6.51
Garden State Parkway
(11.2 mi)
$0.67
Nj Turnpike
(0.2 mi)
$0.03
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
$11
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in Union on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
1h 23m 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 Mount Holly, NJ to Union, NJ covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Burlington-Mount Holly Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from Mount Holly, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.56 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 63.7 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: near the start (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mount Holly, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Woodbridge.
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