Origin
Westfield, NJ
Afternoon in Westfield on Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westfield, NJ to Union, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westfield, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
This short, 6.6-mile drive from Westfield, NJ, to Union, NJ, is a quick 15-minute trip, perfect for a single day. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 61% of the journey on major roadways, making it a straightforward transit. You can expect a fuel cost of around $1 for this short distance. Given its brevity, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay and is ideal for a quick local excursion within the Northeast region of New Jersey. It's a practical route designed for efficient travel between two points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.6-mile drive is a no-brainer for a quick weekend jaunt, easily accomplished in about 15 minutes. You'll be back before you know it.
Family Friendly
With only 6.6 miles and minimal driving time, this route is short enough to keep the kids happy. The 6/10 complexity means you'll need to pay a bit of attention, but it's manageable.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.6 miles and 15 minutes, this is an incredibly comfortable solo drive. You can do this round trip without breaking a sweat.
EV Driver
This 6.6-mile trip is definitely doable on a single charge. However, with 0 EV DC fast chargers listed, make sure you're topped up before you leave.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 6.6-mile journey. With 61% of the route on main roads like US 22, Mountain Avenue East, and Stuyvesant Avenue, you'll experience a steady pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.1 miles along US 22, offering a consistent driving feel. This isn't a winding scenic tour, but rather a direct and functional path connecting two points in New Jersey. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient transit over picturesque landscapes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Mountain Avenue East. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 613 / Mountain Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 22): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Harrison Avenue
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 613 / Mountain Avenue East
Turn right onto CR 613 / Mountain Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
|
US 22
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 619 / Chestnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR 619 / Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip
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~12m in
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CR 619 / Stuyvesant Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 619 / Stuyvesant Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Westfield, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Fairway Drive South along the way.
Fairway Drive South
5.3 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Mountain Avenue East | 1 mi | 2m |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fairway Drive East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Raymond Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 4.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westfield, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Maple Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
3
Turn left onto Raymond Street
365 ft
·
18 sec
·
Raymond Street
4
Turn right onto CR 613
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
294 ft
·
8 sec
6
Merge onto US 22
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on US 22
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 22
8
Take the exit
222 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Fairway Drive South
9
Turn straight onto Fairway Drive East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairway Drive East
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 619
288 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 619
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuyvesant Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 630
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
13
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.3 mi from Westfield, NJ · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 6.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.3 miles from Westfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union, NJ
The final approach into Union, 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 Union, 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
$1.09 one way
$2.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Union, NJ
Afternoon in Union on Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
15m 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 Westfield, NJ to Union, NJ covers 6.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, Mountain Avenue East, Stuyvesant Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Westfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.09 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 613 / Mountain Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 22): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Westfield, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Fairway Drive South along the way.
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