Origin
Union, NJ
Morning in Union on Friday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Laurence Harbor, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Laurence Harbor, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, NJ to Laurence Harbor, NJ covers 21 miles and takes about 32m 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, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 21 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 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 23 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 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP Toll South
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
7
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NJ 35
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35 toward US 9 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 9 South
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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, NJ to Laurence Harbor, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Sayreville along the way.
Sayreville
15.4 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| NJ 35 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Riverton Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| McKinley Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Laurence Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 8.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Laurence Harbor, NJ.
1
Start on Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 630
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
3
Turn left onto CR 619
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuyvesant Avenue
4
Continue on CR 619
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto GSP
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
Exit 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
10
Turn left onto Riverton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Riverton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
345 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on NJ 35
501 ft
·
12 sec
·
NJ 35
Toward US 9 South
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 35
Toward US 9 South
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NJ 35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 626
332 ft
·
8 sec
·
Laurence Parkway
16
Turn sharp left
138 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 626
456 ft
·
15 sec
·
Laurence Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
198 ft
·
14 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
19
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
Wilson Avenue
20
Continue on Bayview Drive
368 ft
·
18 sec
·
Bayview Drive
21
Turn right onto McKinley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
McKinley Avenue
22
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 35
23
Arrive at destination
NJ 35
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.85
Garden State Parkway
(14.2 mi)
$0.85
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Laurence Harbor, NJ
Morning in Laurence Harbor on Friday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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, NJ to Laurence Harbor, NJ covers 21 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Union, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.48 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Union, NJ to Laurence Harbor, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Sayreville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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