Origin
Burlington, NJ
Morning in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, NJ to Union, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
This 62.1-mile drive from Burlington, NJ to Union, NJ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-95 and the Garden State Parkway, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the journey on high-speed roads. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal as a day trip, offering flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, it's an economical option for getting between these two points in the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this particular journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 39.8 mi | 45m |
| Garden State Parkway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Burlington Pike | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harding Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 22 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vauxhall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 39.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on US 130; CR 543
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Burlington Pike
2
Take the exit
474 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left
47 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn left
84 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 543
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Burlington Pike
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
8
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
40 mi
·
45 min
·
I 95
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 140
Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 22
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 22
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
16
Turn slight right onto NJ 82
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morris Avenue
17
Turn slight right
507 ft
·
44 sec
18
Turn left onto NJ 82
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Morris Avenue
19
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Harding Avenue
20
Turn right onto CR 630
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
21
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Burlington, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 60.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, C...
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
8
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
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 140
Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.30 one way
$20.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.04 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.04
Garden State Parkway
(11.2 mi)
$0.67
New Jersey Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Union on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Manalapan, NJ
31 mi in
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
1 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
1h 21m 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?
Expect a highway-centric experience on this 62.1-mile route, with 86% of the drive taking place on major interstates like I-95 and the Garden State Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.8 miles on I-95, offering a sustained period of faster travel. While the route is efficient, it's largely a functional drive connecting two points rather than a scenic exploration. The character of the road remains consistent for the majority of the trip, emphasizing forward progress over winding byways or varied landscapes.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 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 Burlington, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Camden, Gsp and Woodbridge.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
Njtp North: New York City
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
Camden
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
Gsp
48.3 mi in
|
~1h
Woodbridge
48.3 mi in
|
~1h
About the Cities
Starting in Burlington, NJ
Full guide →Burlington is a city and township in Burlington County, 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 1h 21m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.04 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.
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 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls 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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