Origin
Union, NJ
Morning in Union on Saturday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Belleville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Belleville, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, NJ to Belleville, NJ covers 11.5 miles and takes about 19m 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, McCarter Highway, Essex Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.5 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 (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Union, NJ to Belleville, NJ covers 11.5 miles and takes about 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 11.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
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 145
Toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
9
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Ora...
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 280 East: Newark, Harrison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 280 East: Newark, Harrison
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center
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 15
Toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Ce...
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Union, NJ and Belleville, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 508: Newark, The Oranges, Orange, Newark, Harrison and Prudential Center - among others.
Cr 508: Newark
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
The Oranges
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
Orange
5.5 mi in
|
~9m
Newark
5.5 mi in
|
~9m
Harrison
5.5 mi in
|
~9m
Prudential Center
7.6 mi in
|
~12m
Arlington
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| McCarter Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Essex Freeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Joralemon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Belleville, NJ.
1
Start on Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
17 sec
·
Harding Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 630
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
3
Turn slight left
105 ft
·
8 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
6
Merge onto GSP
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 145
Toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
Toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 280 East: Newark, Harrison
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 280
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Essex Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 15
Toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto NJ 21
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
McCarter Highway
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6
Toward NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Joralemon Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Joralemon Street
17
Turn left onto NJ 7
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Washington Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
NJ 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.26
Garden State Parkway
(4.3 mi)
$0.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Belleville, NJ
Morning in Belleville on Saturday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 Belleville, NJ covers 11.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, McCarter Highway, Essex Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 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 $1.91 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 11.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Union, NJ and Belleville, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 508: Newark, The Oranges, Orange, Newark, Harrison and Prudential Center - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Belleville, NJ
More trips to Belleville, NJ
Explore more options from Union, NJ or browse trips ending in Belleville, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.