Origin
Union Beach, NJ
Late night in Union Beach on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union Beach, NJ to Union, NJ
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
The drive from Union Beach, NJ to Union, NJ covers 25.2 miles and takes about 39m 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, NJ 35, 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.18 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
12.6 miles from Union Beach, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 25.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.6 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 22 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 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CR 4 / Broad Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 25.2 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 1.5 miles (CR 4 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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CR 4 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR 4 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward GSP North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GSP North
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, E...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Union Beach, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp North along the way.
Gsp North
11.2 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| NJ 35 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Amboy Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Florence Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 11.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Beach, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on CR 39
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Florence Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 6
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
3
Continue on CR 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 4
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Turn right onto CR 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
6
Continue on CR 6
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Amboy Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 6
380 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amboy Road
8
Turn right onto NJ 35
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 35
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
this road
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto GSP
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 140
Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 22
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 22
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
16
Turn slight right onto NJ 82
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morris Avenue
17
Turn slight right
507 ft
·
44 sec
18
Turn left onto NJ 82
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Morris Avenue
19
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Harding Avenue
20
Turn right onto CR 630
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
21
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
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 12.6 miles from Union Beach, NJ, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.6 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 25.2 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.6 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
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 Union Beach, 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 Union Beach, NJ
This is one driving day of about 25.2 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union Beach, 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 11.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.6 mi from Union Beach, NJ · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.6 miles from Union Beach, 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
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.70
Garden State Parkway
(11.6 mi)
$0.70
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Union on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
4 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
39m 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 Union Beach, NJ to Union, NJ covers 25.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 35, 1st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Union Beach, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.18 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 15 significant decision points across 25.2 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 1.5 miles (CR 4 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Union Beach, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp North along the way.
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