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Trip from Pleasantville, NJ to Union City, NJ

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

119.7 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

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Pleasantville, NJ

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Union City, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pleasantville, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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 88.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.81 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.8 miles from Pleasantville, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 119.7 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.4 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 30 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 88.4 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 0.2 miles in near CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 119.7 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: at 0.2 miles (CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
19.2 mi into trip | ~25m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
94.9 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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
6
96 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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
7
116.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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

Towns Along This Route

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

Njtp: New York City

94.9 mi in | ~1h 54m

Trenton

94.9 mi in | ~1h 54m

Njtp North: New York City

95.9 mi in | ~1h 57m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 88.4 mi 1h 44m
New Jersey Turnpike 14 mi 17m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur 6.2 mi 8m
North Main Street 1.9 mi 3m
Absecon Boulevard 1.5 mi 1m
East White Horse Pike 1.2 mi 1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
South Shore Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 88.4 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 40; US 322

276 ft · 5 sec · Black Horse Pike East
2

Continue on US 40; US 322

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Verona Avenue
3

Turn left onto CR 608

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto CR 608

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East Washington Avenue
5

Turn right onto CR 585

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
6

Continue on CR 585

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Shore Road
7

Turn left onto US 30

1.5 mi · 1 min · Absecon Boulevard
8

Continue on US 30

1.2 mi · 1 min · East White Horse Pike
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
10

Merge onto GSP

13 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
11

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

50 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec
13

Continue on GSP

25 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
16

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road
17

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
19

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

14 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 16E Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on NJ 495

0.5 mi · 37 sec · NJ 495
23

Take the exit

263 ft · 6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
24

Continue on 30th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 30th Street
25

Turn left onto CR 501

296 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
26

Continue on CR 501

0.8 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
27

Turn right onto 47th Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · 47th Street
28

At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue
29

Turn right onto 45th Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 45th Street
30

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.8 miles from Pleasantville, NJ, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.4 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.8 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville, NJ

This is one driving day of about 119.7 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasantville, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 88.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.8 mi from Pleasantville, NJ · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

60 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Pleasantville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.4 miles.

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

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 111.4
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 115.5
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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 107.3
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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 103.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.81 one way

$39.61 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $21.67 $43.35
premium $4.92 $23.20 $46.39
diesel $5.64 $26.59 $53.19

Estimated Tolls: $8.13

Garden State Parkway (88.4 mi) $5.30
New Jersey Turnpike (20.2 mi) $2.83

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

$20

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.9 0 $12.57 $5.75
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79
EV Truck/SUV 47.9 0 $16.76 $7.66

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Pleasantville, NJ

Afternoon in Pleasantville on Monday

Local time

12:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union City, NJ

Afternoon in Union City on Monday

Local time

12:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

SW 8 to 18 mph 9% 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

22 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

2h 31m 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 Pleasantville, NJ to Union City, NJ covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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 59.8 miles from Pleasantville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.81 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 119.7 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: at 0.2 miles (CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pleasantville, NJ and Union City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.

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