Origin
Union, NJ
Evening in Union on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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1h 43m
Distance
80.1 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Lindenwold, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Traveling from Union to Lindenwold covers 80.1 miles across the heart of New Jersey, typically taking about 1 hour and 43 minutes to complete. Because this journey is well within the range of a comfortable day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel makes this a highly economical option for your travel plans. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major interstates, moving entirely within the Northeast region. It is a straightforward, efficient transit that avoids the complexity of long-haul logistics, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination without unnecessary stress.
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
40.1 miles from Union, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Expect a focused highway experience, as 89% of this trip is spent on high-speed roadways. You will navigate a sequence of major arteries, including the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and I-295. The most significant portion of your drive occurs during a 55.9-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, which serves as the primary backbone of the route. This is not a winding scenic backroad; rather, it is a consistent, fast-paced drive designed for utility and speed. As you transition between these major thoroughfares, you will find the road character remains remarkably uniform, prioritizing direct movement over technical or varied terrain.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near Exit 129.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 80.1 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 12.2 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Union, NJ and Lindenwold, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Njtp: New York City and Njtp South: Trenton - among others.
Njtp
Philadelphia
Woodbridge
Perth Amboy
Njtp: New York City
Njtp South: Trenton
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Camden
Cr 561: Haddonfield
Voorhees
Gibbsboro
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Burnt Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| White Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Road West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Lindenwold, NJ.
Start on Harding Avenue
Turn right onto CR 630
Turn left onto CR 619
Continue on CR 619
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit onto Exit 129
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 73
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn slight left
Turn left onto CR 561
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto CR 670
Turn right onto CR 673
Turn left onto US 30
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. However, given the heavy reliance on major highways like the Turnpike and I-295, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain the estimated 1 hour and 43-minute travel time. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 80.1-mile journey, you can easily power through the entire distance in one go. Keep your $13 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as maintaining a steady speed will help you stick to that estimate. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor real-time traffic reports for the New Jersey Turnpike, as this section accounts for your longest stretch and is prone to sudden congestion.
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 52m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lindenwold, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Union, 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, NJ
This is one driving day of about 80.1 miles and 1h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Union, NJ · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 40.1 miles from Union, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lindenwold, 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 Lindenwold, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.25 one way
$26.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.80 | $35.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.49
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
$13
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Union on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Lindenwold on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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