Trip from Pine Lake Park, NJ to Union City, NJ

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 30m ★

6 AM

1h 38m

8 AM

1h 52m

10 AM

1h 43m

12 PM

1h 41m

3 PM

1h 43m

5 PM

1h 52m

8 PM

1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Pine Lake Park, NJ

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city in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Union City, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pine Lake Park, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

36.7 miles from Pine Lake Park, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 73.5 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.5 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 44.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.7 miles in.

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 73.5 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 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.3 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

48.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

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 129 Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

49.8 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

64.3 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

70.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16E Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Kennedy Boulevard

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Pine Lake Park, NJ and Union City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.

Njtp: New York City

48.7 mi in | ~1h 1m

Trenton

48.7 mi in | ~1h 1m

Njtp North: New York City

49.7 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	44.5 mi	53m
New Jersey Turnpike	14 mi	17m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur	6.2 mi	8m
Commonwealth Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Ridgeway Road	0.8 mi	1m
Indian Head Road	0.8 mi	1m
Whitesville Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 44.5 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Lake Park, NJ and Union City, NJ.

Start on CR 8

0.9 mi · 1 min · Commonwealth Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 571

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ridgeway Road

Continue on CR 527; CR 571

0.8 mi · 1 min · Whitesville Road

Continue on CR 571

0.8 mi · 1 min · Indian Head Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 571

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Bey Lea Road

Turn right onto Lomell Lane

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lomell Lane

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 48 sec

Toward GSP Toll North

Merge onto GSP

19 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Continue on GSP

25 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

14 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 16E Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 495

0.5 mi · 37 sec · NJ 495

Take the exit

263 ft · 6 sec

Toward Kennedy Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Continue on 30th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 30th Street

Turn left onto CR 501

296 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

Continue on CR 501

0.8 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto 47th Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · 47th Street

At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

Turn right onto 45th Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 45th Street

Arrive at destination

45th Street

Trip Plan

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 36.7 miles from Pine Lake Park, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.5 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 73.5 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 46m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pine Lake Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Pine Lake Park, NJ

This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pine Lake Park, 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 44.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.7 mi from Pine Lake Park, NJ · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

37 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Pine Lake Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Union City, NJ

The final approach into Union City, 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 City, 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.

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 65.9

Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed

View on nps.gov

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 70.9

View on nps.gov

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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 60.8

View on nps.gov

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 58.3

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.19 one way

$24.37 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.35	$26.69
premium	$4.93	$14.25	$28.51
diesel	$5.61	$16.23	$32.46

Estimated Tolls: $5.49

New Jersey Turnpike (20.2 mi) $2.83

Garden State Parkway (44.5 mi) $2.66

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.1	$7.72	$3.53
Efficient EV	18.4	$6.43	$2.94
EV Truck/SUV	29.4	$10.29	$4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Pine Lake Park, NJ

Night in Pine Lake Park on Tuesday

Local time

10:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union City, NJ

Night in Union City on Tuesday

Local time

10:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 6 to 12 mph 19% chance 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

9 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 37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pine Lake Park, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Pine Lake Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.19 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.

Between Pine Lake Park, NJ and Union City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.

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Trip from Pine Lake Park, NJ to Union City, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Union City, NJ

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

Morristown National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pine Lake Park, NJ

Union City, NJ

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 37m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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