Origin
Union, NJ
Late night in Union on Thursday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Brigantine, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
115.8 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Brigantine, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Union, NJ to Brigantine, NJ covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vauxhall Road, Stuyvesant Avenue, Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.20 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.9 miles from Union, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 115.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vauxhall Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Union, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Road | — | — |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | — | — |
| US 30 East | — | — |
| White Horse Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Vauxhall Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Brigantine, NJ.
1
Start on Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
12 sec
·
Harding Avenue
2
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
3
Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuyvesant Avenue
4
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP Toll South
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
8
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
85 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
11
Merge slight left onto White Horse Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
White Horse Pike
12
Continue on Absecon Boulevard
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Absecon Boulevard
13
Take the exit slight right toward Acua Wind Farm
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Acua Wind Farm
14
Continue on Absecon Boulevard
522 ft
·
16 sec
·
Absecon Boulevard
15
Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
16
Continue on Huron Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Huron Avenue
17
Turn left onto Brigantine Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Brigantine Boulevard
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brigantine Circle
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Brigantine Circle
19
Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
20
Continue on West Brigantine Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Brigantine Avenue
21
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Roosevelt Boulevard
22
Enter the roundabout toward the route
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
23
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Union, NJ, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brigantine, 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 115.8 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Union, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.9 mi from Union, NJ · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Union, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brigantine, NJ
The final approach into Brigantine, 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 Brigantine, 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
$19.20 one way
$38.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.03 | $42.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.46 | $44.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Brigantine, NJ
Late night in Brigantine on Thursday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 30m 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 Brigantine, NJ covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vauxhall Road, Stuyvesant Avenue, Chestnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 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 $19.20 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Union, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union, NJ to Brigantine, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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