Trip from Union, NJ to Lindenwold, NJ

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

80.1 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

Downtown Union, NJ, NJ

Union, NJ

Arjun Gheewala

Downtown Lindenwold, NJ, NJ

Lindenwold, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 10/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
12.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | Exit 129

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
12.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
13.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
52.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

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

Use the none lane. Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
8
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 32 Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

Towns Along This Route

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

12.2 mi in | ~18m | via Exit 129

Philadelphia

12.2 mi in | ~18m | via Exit 129

Woodbridge

12.2 mi in | ~18m | via Exit 129

Perth Amboy

12.2 mi in | ~18m | via Exit 129

Njtp: New York City

12.5 mi in | ~19m

Njtp South: Trenton

13.1 mi in | ~20m

Njtp South: Camden

52.8 mi in | ~1h 7m | via NJTP

Wilmington

52.8 mi in | ~1h 7m | via NJTP

Camden

69.7 mi in | ~1h 26m

Cr 561: Haddonfield

75.4 mi in | ~1h 34m

Voorhees

75.4 mi in | ~1h 34m

Gibbsboro

75.4 mi in | ~1h 34m

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Lindenwold, 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 none / straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on Garden State Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the none lane.
8

Take the exit onto Exit 129

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Exit 129
Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

39 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington Use the none lane.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto NJ 73

0.5 mi · 42 sec · NJ 73
Use the none lane.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
19

Merge onto I 295

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 295
Use the none lane.
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 32 Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn slight left

317 ft · 14 sec
Toward CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22

Turn left onto CR 561

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
23

Turn slight right

347 ft · 12 sec
Use the right lane.
24

Turn straight onto CR 670

2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn right onto CR 673

0.6 mi · 1 min · White Horse Road West
Use the right lane.
26

Turn left onto US 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · White Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
27

Arrive at destination

US 30

Trip Plan

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.

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 40.1 miles from Union, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Union, 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, NJ

This is one driving day of about 80.1 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Staten Island, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Union, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lindenwold, NJ

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.25 one way

$26.51 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
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

New Jersey Turnpike (55.9 mi) $7.83
Garden State Parkway (10.9 mi) $0.66

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Union, NJ

Evening in Union on Sunday

Local time

7:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lindenwold, NJ

Evening in Lindenwold on Sunday

Local time

7:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

1h 43m 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 Lindenwold, NJ covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 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 $13.25 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 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.
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.
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.

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