Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Photo: Arjun Gheewala
The drive from Stillwater, NJ to Union, NJ covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Fredon Road, Stillwater Road, Willows Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.96 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
27.8 miles from Stillwater, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 55.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Fredon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stillwater Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willows Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredon - Springdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 46 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ledgewood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, NJ and Union, NJ.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Fredon Road
Continue on Stillwater Road
Turn left
Turn right onto Willows Road
Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road
Continue on Fredon Road
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Continue on Ledgewood Road
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn straight onto Route 10 East
Continue straight
Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 55.7 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.8 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, NJ
This is one driving day of about 55.7 miles and 1h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Stillwater, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 55.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Stillwater, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.09 | $20.17 |
| premium | $4.95 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$9
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Union on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
28 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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