Origin
Union, NJ
Morning in Union on Friday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ covers 38.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 $6.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Union, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ is easy. At 57m 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 Princeton Meadows, 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 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
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 Princeton Meadows, 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
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
10
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
16 mi
·
18 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
15
Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
16
Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cranbury-South River Road
17
Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
18
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
19
Turn right onto Dey Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dey Road
20
Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Corner Road
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Plainsboro Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
22
Turn right onto Tamarron Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarron Drive
23
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
24
Turn right
285 ft
·
21 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Union, NJ · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Union, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Princeton Meadows, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Princeton Meadows, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Morning in Princeton Meadows on Friday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
24 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
57m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ covers 38.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 19.2 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 $6.37 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ is easy. At 57m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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