Origin
Wharton, NJ
Late night in Wharton on Saturday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wharton, NJ to Union, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wharton, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
The drive from Wharton, NJ to Union, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 24, NJ 10, Route 10 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on NJ 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 25 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 24 and NJ 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 miles on NJ 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 24 and NJ 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 46 / W. Blackwell Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 46 / W. Blackwell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 46 / W. Blackwell Street
Turn left onto US 46 / W. Blackwell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City...
7
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wharton, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Morristown Airport
9 mi in
|
~14m
New York City
20.3 mi in
|
~28m
Newark
20.3 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Route 10 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Vauxhall Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| West Blackwell Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Salem Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 24
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wharton, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on CR 634
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 46
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
W. Blackwell Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 659
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Blackwell Street
4
Turn right onto CR 665
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salem Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on CR 665
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
S. Salem Street
6
Take the ramp
94 ft
·
2 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
8
Merge onto NJ 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
11
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
19
Turn right onto CR 630
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vauxhall Road
20
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Late night in Union on Saturday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
4 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
38m 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 Wharton, NJ to Union, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 24, NJ 10, Route 10 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Wharton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 46 / W. Blackwell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wharton, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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