Origin
Hamburg, NJ
Late night in Hamburg on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamburg, 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
1h 4m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamburg, NJ
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Union, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hamburg, NJ to Union, NJ is 47.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Hamburg Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway focus, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on main roads, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Turnpike | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| Garden State Parkway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| NJ 23 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| NJ 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| ramp to GSP Southbound | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamburg Turnpike
— 13.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 94
10 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ames Boulevard
2
Turn right onto NJ 23
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
7
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
8
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto ramp to GSP Southbound
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
ramp to GSP Southbound
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto GSP
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 141
Toward Vauxhall Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 630
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Hamburg, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.1 — 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
|
NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike
Turn right onto NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
23.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
29.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
6
35 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
ramp to GSP Southbound
Take the exit onto ramp to GSP Southbound toward GSP Toll South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP Toll South
7
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.35
Hamburg Turnpike
(13.6 mi)
$0.95
Garden State Parkway
(11.8 mi)
$0.71
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
5:56 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
4 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 4m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with a 97% highway share, making it a swift transit. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a continuous 13.6 miles on Hamburg Turnpike. The primary roads, including the Garden State Parkway, are designed for efficient travel, so expect a smooth, often high-speed drive. The character is less about winding country roads and more about covering ground quickly and directly.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Hamburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hamburg Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike.
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 47.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Hamburg, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton and Gsp Toll South.
Clifton
29.6 mi in
|
~38m
Gsp Toll South
35 mi in
|
~44m
|
via ramp to GSP Southbound
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on Hamburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.35 in tolls one way, starting with Hamburg 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: near the start (NJ 23 / Hamburg Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (5 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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