Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Late night in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, 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
24m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoboken, NJ
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Union, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 16.9-mile drive from Hoboken to Union, New Jersey, is a quick hop that can easily be completed in about 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, and Garden State Parkway, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of it on high-speed roads. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this journey, making it an economical option. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a quick connection between two points in the Garden State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Garden State Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Newark Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Observer Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
— 8.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on 6th Street
97 ft
·
11 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Avenue
3
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Newark Street
4
Continue on Observer Highway
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Observer Highway
5
Turn left onto Monroe Street
241 ft
·
14 sec
·
Monroe Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Newark Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Jersey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
234 ft
·
3 sec
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 78
379 ft
·
4 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 52
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP South
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto GSP
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 141
Toward Vauxhall Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto CR 630
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
New Jersey Turnpike
(8.1 mi)
$1.14
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
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
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 Sunday
Local time
12:24 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
2 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
24m 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-focused experience for most of this 16.9-mile trip, with 84% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, offering a consistent pace. The Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Garden State Parkway maintain this high-speed character for the majority of the journey. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing; it's designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll primarily be navigating multi-lane expressways rather than winding local roads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Monroe Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 16.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Hoboken, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Gsp South.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
1.4 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 78; NJTP
Gsp South
15.1 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 8.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.18 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 0.8 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area 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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