Trip from Union, NJ to Northfield, NJ

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, Tilton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 54.2 miles from Union, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Union, NJ to Northfield, NJ?

The route from Union, NJ to Northfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

108.4 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

50 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 4m ★

6 AM

2h 13m

8 AM

2h 31m

10 AM

2h 19m

12 PM

2h 17m

3 PM

2h 20m

5 PM

2h 31m

8 PM

2h 7m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Union, NJ to Northfield, NJ covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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, Tilton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.97 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.

Midpoint

54.2 miles from Union, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 108.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.5 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 13 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 98.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 630 / Vauxhall Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 108.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CR 630 / Vauxhall Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 630 / Vauxhall Road

Turn right onto CR 630 / Vauxhall Road

Navigation decision point

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

5

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

16.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

8

106 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

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 36 Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	98.5 mi	1h 56m
Garden State Parkway Southbound	6.2 mi	8m
Tilton Road	2 mi	3m
Stuyvesant Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
Vauxhall Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Zion Road	0.1 mi	<1m
Chestnut Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Harding Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 98.5 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Northfield, 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

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

9

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

89 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 36 Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn straight onto CR 563

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

Use the straight lane.

12

Turn left onto CR 615

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Zion Road

13

Arrive at destination

CR 615

Trip Plan

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 54.2 miles from Union, NJ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 24 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.2 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northfield, 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 108.4 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Union, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 98.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.2 mi from Union, NJ · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Union, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 miles.

Arriving in Northfield, NJ

The final approach into Northfield, 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 Northfield, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.4

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+16093804937

Visit website

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

1.2 mi

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.4

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+16093804937

Visit website

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.4

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

Somers Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.4

Linwood, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4:30 pm

+16097804734

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 54.2

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 15.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17182277200

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.4

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 38.7

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 38.7

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 38.7

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.5

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 7.7

Clark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.7

Galloway, NJ

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 15.5

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Conference House Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 15.5

Staten Island, New York

+17189846046

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 15.5

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Kids 'N Shape - Staten Island

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 15.5

Staten Island, New York

+17182278300

Visit website

Just Kidding Playground - Universe (South Shore)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 15.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+17189678000

Visit website

Mindowaskin Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 7.7

Westfield, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+19082330028

Visit website

BoomKidz

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 15.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+17186055439

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $10

Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed

View on nps.gov

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 29.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.97 one way

$35.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$19.68	$39.37
premium	$4.93	$21.02	$42.05
diesel	$5.61	$23.93	$47.87

Estimated Tolls: $6.28

Garden State Parkway (104.7 mi) $6.28

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

$18

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

50 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lakewood, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ocean Grove, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Farmingdale, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Maplewood, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Rivian

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Plainfield, New Jersey

EVgo

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Staten Island, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Union, New Jersey

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 33 EVgo: 7 Other: 4 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 2 Rivian: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.5	$11.38	$5.20
Efficient EV	27.1	$9.49	$4.34
EV Truck/SUV	43.4	$15.18	$6.94

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Union, NJ

Late night in Union on Friday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Northfield, NJ

Late night in Northfield on Friday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 12m 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 Northfield, NJ covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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, Tilton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.2 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 $17.97 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 630 / Vauxhall Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Union, NJ to Northfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Union, NJ to Northfield, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Northfield, NJ

Nearby Places

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

Cafe Bru

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

Restaurant Lorena's

Somers Cafe

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

agnello's cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

EVgo Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

Conference House Park

Fords Park

Nomahegan Park

Kids 'N Shape - Staten Island

Just Kidding Playground - Universe (South Shore)

Mindowaskin Park

BoomKidz

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Union, NJ

Northfield, NJ

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 12m on the road

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