Origin
Jamesburg, NJ
Morning in Jamesburg on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamesburg, NJ to Union City, 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
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamesburg, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Union City, NJ
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Trip Overview
Jamesburg, NJ to Union City, NJ is 44.9 miles and takes about 1 hour via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive keeps you within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick and efficient transit between these two points. Given its short duration, it’s perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 31.6 mi | 38m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 31.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesburg, NJ and Union City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 522
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 612
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
32 mi
·
38 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 495
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 495
10
Take the exit
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
30th Street
12
Turn left onto CR 501
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
13
Continue on CR 501
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
14
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
47th Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
16
Turn right onto 45th Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
45th Street
17
Arrive at destination
45th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.4 miles from Jamesburg, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Turn right onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
41.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16E
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.44 one way
$14.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.29
New Jersey Turnpike
(37.8 mi)
$5.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$5
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 City, NJ
Morning in Union City on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NY
22 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
2 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 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 predominantly highway-focused drive for 85% of this 44.9-mile journey. You'll spend most of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike and its Eastern Spur, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 31.6 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving without significant changes in scenery. This route prioritizes directness over winding backroads, making it a functional choice for getting from point A to point B.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 612 / Forsgate Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Jamesburg, NJ and Union City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
Njtp North: New York City
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
About the Cities
Arriving in Union City, NJ
Full guide →Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. Union City is a small city, roughly 1.283 square miles. It is bordered by Weehawken to the east, Jersey City to the south, North Bergen to the west and north, and West New York to the north.
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. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.29 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 City, 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 0.4 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 City, 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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