Origin
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Afternoon in Princeton Meadows on Friday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Union, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
The drive from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Union, NJ covers 38.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Dey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 38.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 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 around 1.4 miles in near CR 614 / Dey Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CR 614 / Dey Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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CR 614 / Dey Road
Turn right onto CR 614 / Dey Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 9, GSP: 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 US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
37.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp North: New York City and Woodbridge.
Njtp Toll
6.5 mi in
|
~12m
Njtp North: New York City
7.1 mi in
|
~14m
Woodbridge
24.7 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Garden State Parkway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Dey Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| US 130 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Forsgate Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Scotts Corner Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Plainsboro Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton Meadows, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on this road
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
157 ft
·
16 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive
273 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hunters Glen Drive
4
Continue on Tamarron Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarron Drive
5
Turn left onto Plainsboro Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
6
Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Corner Road
7
Turn right onto CR 614
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dey Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 130
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 32
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
11
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 140
Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto US 22
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 22
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
21
Turn slight right onto NJ 82
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morris Avenue
22
Turn slight right
507 ft
·
44 sec
23
Turn left onto NJ 82
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Morris Avenue
24
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Harding Avenue
25
Turn right onto CR 630
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
26
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Princeton Meadows, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Princeton Meadows, 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
$6.38 one way
$12.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(16.6 mi)
$2.33
Garden State Parkway
(11.2 mi)
$0.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Afternoon in Union on Friday
Local time
12:40 PM
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
24 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
57m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Union, NJ covers 38.5 miles and takes about 57m 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, Dey 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 19.2 miles from Princeton Meadows, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.38 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 short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CR 614 / Dey Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Princeton Meadows, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp North: New York City and Woodbridge.
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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