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Trip from Union City, NJ to Barrington, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

89.2 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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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borough of New Jersey

Barrington, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Union City, NJ to Barrington, NJ covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John F, NJ 495 West, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.79 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.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Union City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 89.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Union City, NJ to Barrington, NJ is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union City, NJ to Barrington, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F
NJ 495 West
I 95 South
New Jersey Turnpike
NJ 73
NJ 73 North
I 295 South
Warwick Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: John F — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 45th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 45th Street
2

Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

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

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 26 sec
4

Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

0.2 mi · 22 sec · NJ 495 West, NJTP West
5

Continue on NJ 495 West

374 ft · 11 sec · NJ 495 West
6

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Newark
8

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
9

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
10

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

0.5 mi · 56 sec · NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
12

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

0.2 mi · 25 sec · NJ 73 North: Camden
13

Merge slight left

0.5 mi · 43 sec
14

Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
15

Merge slight left

6.2 mi · 7 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield
17

Turn right onto Warwick Road North

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Warwick Road North
18

Turn right onto West Phoenix Avenue

384 ft · 17 sec · West Phoenix Avenue
19

Continue on Watkins Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Watkins Avenue
20

Turn right onto Gloucester Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Gloucester Avenue
21

Continue on Gloucester Pike

0.8 mi · 1 min · Gloucester Pike
22

Turn left onto Clements Bridge Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Clements Bridge Road
23

Turn right

62 ft · 10 sec
24

Turn left

82 ft · 6 sec
25

Arrive at your destination

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 44.6 miles from Union City, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.

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 20 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 55m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrington, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Union City, NJ

This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Union City, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.6 mi from Union City, NJ · 55m into the drive

community in Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Somerset, NJ

45 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Somerset, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Union City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barrington, NJ

The final approach into Barrington, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.79 one way

$29.58 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.20 $32.39
premium $4.93 $17.30 $34.60
diesel $5.61 $19.69 $39.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.37 $4.28
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
EV Truck/SUV 35.7 0 $12.49 $5.71

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 Thursday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barrington, NJ

Afternoon in Barrington on Thursday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Somerset, NJ

45 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 51m 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 City, NJ to Barrington, NJ covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F, NJ 495 West, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Union City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.79 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.
The drive from Union City, NJ to Barrington, NJ is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union City, NJ to Barrington, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union City, NJ to Barrington, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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