Origin
North Plainfield, NJ
Late night in North Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Plainfield, 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
20m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Plainfield, NJ
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Union, NJ
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Trip Overview
North Plainfield to Union is 11 miles and takes about 20 minutes via US 22, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major roadways, making it a quick transit rather than an expansive journey. You'll likely find this route efficient for its intended purpose, whether it's a quick errand or part of a larger travel plan. Consider it a functional connector between nearby areas.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles along US 22, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficient travel on main arteries, with minimal deviation. The transition to Stuyvesant Avenue and Fairway Drive East will likely involve a shift to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Overall, it's built for speed and directness, not winding scenery.
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.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Stuyvesant Avenue. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 22): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10 miles (CR 619 / Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 22
Turn right onto US 22
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Fairway Drive South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Fairway Drive South
5
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 619 / Chestnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR 619 / Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 619 / Stuyvesant Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 619 / Stuyvesant Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Harding Avenue
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Plainfield, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Fairway Drive South along the way.
Fairway Drive South
9.6 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 9.4 mi | 15m |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fairway Drive East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Norwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 9.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plainfield, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Norwood Avenue
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
2
Continue on North Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Drive
3
Turn right onto US 22
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 22
4
Continue on US 22
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 22
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 22
6
Take the exit
222 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Fairway Drive South
7
Turn straight onto Fairway Drive East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairway Drive East
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR 619
288 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 619
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuyvesant Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 630
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
11
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
3:55 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
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
20m 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 North Plainfield, NJ to Union, NJ covers 11 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, Stuyvesant Avenue, Fairway Drive East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from North Plainfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 22): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10 miles (CR 619 / Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Plainfield, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Fairway Drive South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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