Origin
Union, NJ
Morning in Union on Thursday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Park Ridge, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ covers 30 miles and takes about 44m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 30 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Park Ridge, NJ is easy. At 44m 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 Park Ridge, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Road | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| CR 502 | — | — |
| CR 502 West | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Van Emburgh Avenue | — | — |
| Werimus Road | — | — |
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 Park Ridge, 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
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 502: Washington, Westwood
8
Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
9
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Van Emburgh Avenue
11
Continue on Werimus Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Werimus Road
12
Continue on Werimus Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Werimus Road
13
Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodcliff Avenue
14
Turn left onto Pascack Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pascack Road
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Park Ridge, NJ
Morning in Park Ridge on Thursday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Park Ridge, NJ covers 30 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vauxhall Road, GSP Toll North, Garden State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 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 $4.97 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.
The drive from Union, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ is easy. At 44m 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 Park Ridge, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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