Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
81.9 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Union City, NJ to Lacey, NJ covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m 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 $13.17 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
41 miles from Union City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 81.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 495 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP Southbound entrance | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, NJ and Lacey, NJ.
Start on 45th Street
Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn slight left
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
Continue on NJ 495 West
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
Keep slight left to continue on CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
Turn right onto Double Trouble Road
Turn left onto Dover Road
Turn left onto Lacey Road
Turn right
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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lacey, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Union City, 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 Union City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from Union City, NJ · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41 miles from Union City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lacey, 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 Lacey, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.17 one way
$26.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| premium | $4.95 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $19.28 | $38.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Union City on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Lacey on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
41 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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