Origin
Guttenberg, NJ
Afternoon in Guttenberg on Friday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guttenberg, NJ to Union, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guttenberg, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Guttenberg, NJ to Union, NJ is 17.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 22, US 1, and the Pulaski Skyway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the densely populated Northeast region. Expect a route that mixes highway speeds with more typical surface street driving. It’s a quick hop, perfect for a simple point-to-point drive when you need to get between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| US 1 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| NJ 495 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Harding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 4.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guttenberg, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on 69th Street
19 ft
·
4 sec
·
69th Street
2
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 495 West
4
Merge onto NJ 495
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto US 1; US 9
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
8
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 1; US 9
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 22
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 22
Toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward GSP North: Union, Millburn
13
Turn slight right onto CR 630
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn right onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
7
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port...
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 22
Take the exit onto US 22 toward US 22 West: Union, 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.
Toward US 22 West: Union, Hillside
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| premium | $5.01 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Pulaski Skyway
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
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
Afternoon in Union on Friday
Local time
4:32 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
19 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
29m 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 a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 48% of the 17.5 miles on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of highway driving for 4.1 miles on US 22. As you transition between the Pulaski Skyway and US 1, be prepared for urban merging and dense traffic patterns common in the Northeast corridor.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Park Avenue.
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 13 decision points packed into just 17.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
203 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
148 ft
Total Descent
250 ft
Highest Point
203 ft
Elevation Range
203 ft
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 Guttenberg, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark and Hillside.
Jersey City
5.9 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
5.9 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 1; US 9
Port Newark
9.4 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hillside
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 22
About the Cities
Starting in Guttenberg, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1859
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 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Pulaski Skyway. 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: near the start (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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