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Trip from Union City, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

125.5 mi

202 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m

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

city in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Union City, NJ

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city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Atlantic City, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Union City, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m 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, Atlantic City Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.81 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

62.7 miles from Union City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 91.8 mi 1h 47m
New Jersey Turnpike 20.4 mi 26m
Atlantic City Expressway 7.4 mi 10m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9 1.4 mi 2m
Atlantic Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
NJ 495 0.7 mi 1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
GSP Southbound entrance 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 91.8 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 45th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 45th Street
2

Turn left onto CR 501

0.5 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 26 sec
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
5

Continue on this road

374 ft · 11 sec · this road
Toward NJ 495 West
6

Merge onto NJ 495

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 495
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
8

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

15 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto Exit 11

1.4 mi · 2 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance

0.5 mi · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto GSP

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
15

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

88 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 38A Toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East Use the right lane.
17

Merge onto ACE

7.4 mi · 10 min · Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Italian Heritage Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto OD

0.9 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

OD

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 62.7 miles from Union City, NJ, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 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 28 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 7m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Union City, 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 City, NJ

This is one driving day of about 125.5 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Union City, 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 91.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.7 miles from Union City, 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 91.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 125.5

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+16094410007

Visit website

Rainforest Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlantic City, New Jersey

1 mi

Formica Freitag Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atlantic City, New Jersey

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manahawkin, New Jersey

3 mi

Hard Rock Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 125.5

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+16094410007

Visit website

Rainforest Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 125.5

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16093455757

Visit website

Formica Freitag Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 125.5

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16093442732

Visit website

Cafe 2825

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab mile 125.5

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+16093446913

Visit website

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.5

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 17.9

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.6

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 62.7

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.9

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.8

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 9

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53.8

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53.8

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Surfside Hotel

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 125.5

Atlantic City, New Jersey

+16093440449

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 116.5

Galloway, NJ

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 26.9

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Escape AC - Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 125.5

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 1:45–8:45 pm

+16092467772

Visit website

Pier 96 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

New York, New York

+12126272020

Visit website

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

North Bergen, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Washington Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12013485747

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 26.9

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Hell's Kitchen Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

New York, New York

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 116.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
8 mi into trip | ~12m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South
8
22.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9

Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: 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 GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
24.2 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
7
24.4 mi into trip | ~34m in | GSP Southbound entrance

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
8
116.7 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the exit toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 38A Toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.81 one way

$41.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.79 $45.58
premium $4.93 $24.34 $48.68
diesel $5.61 $27.71 $55.42

Estimated Tolls: $8.35

Garden State Parkway (91.8 mi) $5.50
New Jersey Turnpike (20.4 mi) $2.85

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

$21

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.7 0 $13.18 $6.02
Efficient EV 31.4 0 $10.98 $5.02
EV Truck/SUV 50.2 0 $17.57 $8.03

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Union City, NJ

Afternoon in Union City on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atlantic City, NJ

Afternoon in Atlantic City on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

2h 35m 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.

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 ~18 min detour $10 near mile 8.7
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 4.3
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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 13
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 17.3
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

125.5 mi in 2h 35m, mostly highway — 91.8 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.8 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 8 miles in near NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 125.5 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 8 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Union City, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Atlantic City East.

Gsp

22.8 mi in | ~31m | via Exit 11

Woodbridge

22.8 mi in | ~31m | via Exit 11

Gsp South

24.2 mi in | ~34m

Perth Amboy

24.2 mi in | ~34m

Atlantic City East

116.7 mi in | ~2h 23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 125.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 91.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.35 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Atlantic City, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Atlantic City, NJ before heading back.

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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