Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
North Plainfield, NJ
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Union, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ is 10.8 miles and takes about 19 minutes via US 22, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it ideal for a short hop or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the 10.8 miles on major roadways like US 22. You'll experience a consistent flow on this route, featuring a longest stretch of 9.9 miles on US 22. Expect minimal distractions and a brisk pace for most of the journey. The road's personality is primarily that of a busy arterial, designed for efficient travel between nearby points.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and North Drive. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Adams Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 82 / Morris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Burke Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NJ 82 / Morris Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Burke Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Burke Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 9.9 mi | 16m |
| North Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Burke Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Adams Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rosemont Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Legion Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vauxhall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and North Plainfield, NJ.
Start on Harding Avenue
Turn right onto CR 630
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 82
Turn left onto Burke Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Burke Parkway
Turn right onto Legion Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Rosemont Avenue North
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Turn left onto North Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Union on Saturday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in North Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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