Origin
Bogota, NJ
Evening in Bogota on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bogota, 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
33m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bogota, NJ
Parcerografo
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Bogota, NJ to Union, NJ is 23.3 miles and takes about 33 minutes via the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll be on highways for most of this short trip, making it a quick transit between nearby locations. Consider this route for its efficiency if you need to get from one point to the other without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Degraw Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Garden State Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bogota, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on West Fort Lee Road
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Fort Lee Road
2
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Elm Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on CR 56
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Degraw Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14-14C
Toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 14
Toward I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
13
Merge onto I 78
379 ft
·
4 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 52
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP South
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto GSP
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 141
Toward Vauxhall Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CR 630
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14-14C
Toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Hollan...
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.68
New Jersey Turnpike
(11.6 mi)
$1.64
Garden State Parkway
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Union on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with about 75% of the route on major roadways. You can expect a fairly consistent driving experience for the majority of the 33 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway will also contribute to the highway feel of this trip. Overall, this route prioritizes directness over varied scenery.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
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 18 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bogota, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W and Gsp South.
Njtp South
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Exit 16W
4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I 95; NJTP
Gsp South
21.6 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.68 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Union, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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