Origin
Bound Brook, NJ
Late night in Bound Brook on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bound Brook, NJ to Union, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bound Brook, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Bound Brook, NJ to Union, NJ is 18.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via US 22, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and mostly highway profile, it's ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a longer excursion. The route is straightforward, making it a practical choice for efficient travel between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 14.7 mi | 23m |
| US Route 22 Eastbound | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Union Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fairway Drive East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Livingston Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 14.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bound Brook, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on West Maple Avenue
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Maple Avenue
2
Turn right onto Livingston Street
467 ft
·
26 sec
·
Livingston Street
3
Turn left onto NJ 28
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Union Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 527
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
6
Merge onto US Route 22 Eastbound
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 22 Eastbound
7
Continue on US 22
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
US 22
8
Continue on US 22
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 22
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 22
10
Take the exit
222 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Fairway Drive South
11
Turn straight onto Fairway Drive East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairway Drive East
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 619
288 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 619
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuyvesant Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 630
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
15
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Livingston Street
Turn right onto Livingston Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 28 / West Union Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 28 / West Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Fairway Drive South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Fairway Drive South
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
17.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.15 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| premium | $5.01 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
2:49 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
16 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
32m 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 predominantly on highways, with 84% of the 18.4 miles taking place on roads like US 22. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.7 miles on US 22 before transitioning to surface roads like Mountain Avenue. Expect a high number of exits and merges typical of a busy highway environment for most of the trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and US Route 22 Eastbound. 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 Livingston Street.
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 18.4 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 (Livingston Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NJ 28 / West Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
On the drive from Bound Brook, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Fairway Drive South along the way.
Fairway Drive South
17.1 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Bound Brook, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1681
Top landmarks
- • Bound Brook — NJ Transit rail station
- • Old Stone Arch Bridge — bridge in Bound Brook, New Jersey
- • Presbyterian Church at Bound Brook — church building in Bound Brook, New Jersey
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Livingston Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NJ 28 / West Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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