Origin
Union, NJ
Afternoon in Union on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Palisades Park, NJ
Jonny M
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ covers 20.4 miles and takes about 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, GSP Toll North, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Road | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | — | — |
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 Palisades Park, NJ.
1
Start on Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
18 sec
·
Harding Avenue
2
Turn left onto Vauxhall Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
3
Turn slight left onto GSP Toll North
105 ft
·
8 sec
·
GSP Toll North
4
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
GSP Toll North
5
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
9
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
11
Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North
12
Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10 mi
·
14 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
17
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
19
Turn left onto Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broad Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$16
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Palisades Park, NJ
Afternoon in Palisades Park on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
14 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
20.4 mi in 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Vauxhall Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Union, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ is easy. At 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 Palisades Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palisades Park, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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