Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
89.1 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
The drive from Union, NJ to Pitman, NJ covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 $14.33 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
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 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 89.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Pitman, NJ.
Start on Harding Avenue
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue
Continue on Chestnut Street
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City
Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
Turn right onto West Clements Bridge Road
Continue on Clements Bridge Road
Turn straight onto Hurffville Road
Continue on Delsea Drive
Turn right onto Pitman Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
Turn left onto West Holly Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 58m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pitman, NJ than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.6 mi from Union, NJ · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Union, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.33 one way
$28.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.13 | $32.27 |
| premium | $4.95 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $20.98 | $41.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Union on Saturday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Pitman on Saturday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
45 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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