Origin
Bloomfield, NJ
Late night in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, NJ to Union, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NJ
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Union, NJ
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Trip Overview
Bloomfield, NJ to Union, NJ is 9.9 miles and takes about 16m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and highway focus, this route is ideal for a swift commute or a brief leg of a longer journey. You'll spend most of your time on major parkways, so expect consistent speed limits and efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Summit Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hoover Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 651
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoover Avenue
3
Turn right onto Summit Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Summit Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
5
Merge onto GSP
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 141
Toward Vauxhall Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 630
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 651 / Hoover Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 651 / Hoover Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Summit Avenue
Turn right onto Summit Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Vauxhall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward Vauxhall Road
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 630 / Vauxhall Road
Turn right onto CR 630 / Vauxhall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Garden State Parkway
(8.6 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
4:01 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
22 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
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 87% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 8.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent driving pace. The route utilizes Vauxhall Road and Ridge Avenue to connect to the parkway, providing brief transitions before rejoining the faster-paced highway. Expect a smooth, efficient ride with minimal distractions due to the high highway share.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Vauxhall Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 651 / Hoover Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 651 / Hoover Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Summit Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 651 / Hoover Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Summit Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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