Origin
Stillwater, NJ
Evening in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stillwater, NJ to Union, NJ
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Traveling from Stillwater to Union covers 50.3 miles, making this a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day of travel. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, depending on traffic conditions. Your route primarily utilizes US 206, Route 10 East, and NJ 24 to navigate through the Northeast. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, this is an economical trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the lack of mandatory stops allows you to complete the drive in one efficient push.
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
25.2 miles from Stillwater, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 50.3-mile journey leans heavily into a highway-focused profile, with 70% of your time spent on major roads. You will encounter a mix of arterial connections, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 9.6 miles while navigating US 206. Expect a transition from the quieter stretches near Stillwater into the more heavily trafficked corridors as you approach the Union area. The road personality is functional and efficient, prioritizing steady movement over technical winding sections. You should be prepared for a consistent pace that favors high-speed transit over rural exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 206 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 206 and NJ 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 50.3 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 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
8
20.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
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 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City...
7
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
7
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Towns Along This Route
Between Stillwater, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Lake Hopatcong
20.2 mi in
|
~35m
Morristown Airport
34.3 mi in
|
~52m
New York City
45.6 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Newark
45.6 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 206 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Fredon Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Vauxhall Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| Stillwater Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 206
— 9.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
102 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left
140 ft
·
11 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 610
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Fredon Road
5
Continue on CR 610
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Stillwater Road
6
Turn left onto NJ 94
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 94
7
Turn right onto CR 618
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Willows Road
8
Continue on CR 618
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fredon - Springdale Road
9
Continue on CR 618
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fredon Road
10
Merge onto US 206
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
US 206
Use the left / none lanes.
11
Continue on US 206
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 206
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 206
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 206
Use the none lane.
14
Merge onto I 80; US 206
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
17
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 46
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight / none lanes.
19
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the none lane.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
22
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
23
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the none / straight lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Use the none lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto I 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the none lane.
30
Turn right onto CR 630
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vauxhall Road
31
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak rush hour traffic is always a wise strategy for New Jersey corridors. You won't need to plan for any formal stops given the manageable 1 hour and 16 minute duration, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Stillwater is a smart way to stay within your $8 budget. If you find the highway segments repetitive, use the transition onto NJ 24 as a mental marker that you are nearing the final leg of your trip. Stay alert when merging onto the busier segments of Route 10 East, as these areas often see the highest volume of vehicles on this 50.3-mile route.
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 25.2 miles from Stillwater, NJ, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 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 50.3 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.2 miles or 41m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, NJ
This is one driving day of about 50.3 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stillwater, 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 US 206 for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Stillwater, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Stillwater, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union, NJ
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.65 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Union, NJ
Evening in Union on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
25 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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 16m 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 Stillwater, NJ to Union, NJ covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 206, NJ 24, Route 10 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 25.2 miles from Stillwater, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.32 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 50.3 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 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stillwater, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
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