Trip from Union, NJ to Pitman, NJ

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

89.1 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 4m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

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

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Union, NJ

Arjun Gheewala

Trip Overview

Traveling from Union to Pitman covers a straightforward 89.1-mile journey through the heart of New Jersey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 56 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the drive is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Whether you are heading south for a quick visit or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical and efficient way to navigate the Northeast region without the need for multiple days of planning.

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

44.6 miles from Union, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 84% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway before transitioning to local roads like Hurffville Road for the final leg. The most significant portion of your drive is a 64.4-mile stretch along the New Jersey Turnpike, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of the trip. While the highway segments are efficient, be prepared for the transition as you exit the main arteries and head toward the more local atmosphere of Pitman.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 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 64.4 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 20 significant decision points across 89.1 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 20 key points

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

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...

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

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

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

78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

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 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

Towns Along This Route

Between Union, NJ and Pitman, 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

Atlantic City

78.5 mi in | ~1h 37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	64.4 mi	1h 14m
Garden State Parkway	8.6 mi	11m
Hurffville Road	3.8 mi	6m
Delsea Drive	3.3 mi	5m
Garden State Parkway Southbound	2.3 mi	3m
West Clements Bridge Road	1.1 mi	2m
Pitman Avenue	0.9 mi	2m
Black Horse Pike	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 64.4 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Pitman, NJ.

Start on Harding Avenue

243 ft · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

Turn right onto CR 630

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road

Turn left onto CR 619

0.6 mi · 1 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

Continue on CR 619

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Chestnut Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward GSP Toll South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto GSP

8.6 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Continue on Garden State Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

Use the none lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

39 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

25 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 168

0.9 mi · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto NJ 41

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 41; CR 544

256 ft · 8 sec · Clements Bridge Road

Turn straight onto NJ 41

3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NJ 47

3.3 mi · 5 min · Delsea Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Pitman Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pitman Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto CR 553 Alt

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Broadway

Turn left onto CR 624

142 ft · 10 sec · West Holly Avenue

Turn left

196 ft · 14 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this route is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the Turnpike is always a smart move. Since you won't have any mandatory stops scheduled, consider planning a quick break right before you exit the highway to stretch your legs before hitting the local roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early in the trip, as the $15 cost estimate assumes standard highway driving efficiency. By leaving mid-morning or early afternoon, you can maximize your time in Pitman without feeling rushed behind the wheel.

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 44.6 miles from Union, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.4 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 57m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pitman, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 89.1 miles and 1h 56m.

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 64.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.6 mi from Union, NJ · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

45 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 44.6 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 New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.4 miles.

Arriving in Pitman, NJ

The final approach into Pitman, 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 Pitman, 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

$14.74 one way

$29.49 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.13	$32.27
premium	$4.92	$17.27	$34.53
diesel	$5.64	$19.79	$39.59

Estimated Tolls: $9.67

New Jersey Turnpike (64.4 mi) $9.01

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

$15

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.7	$9.36	$4.28
Efficient EV	22.3	$7.80	$3.56
EV Truck/SUV	35.6	$12.47	$5.70

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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

8:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pitman, NJ

Evening in Pitman on Sunday

Local time

8:22 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 56m 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 Pitman, NJ covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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, Hurffville 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 44.6 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 $14.74 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.

Between Union, NJ and Pitman, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Njtp: New York City and Njtp South: Trenton - among others.

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