Origin
Kingwood, NJ
Morning in Kingwood on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingwood, 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 19m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingwood, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Kingwood, NJ to Union, NJ is 52.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, making it a convenient local journey. The drive is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a relatively straightforward path. With only one recommended day for this route, it's ideal for a quick transition or a day trip without extensive planning. Consider this a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 34.1 mi | 39m |
| Kingwood Road | 7 mi | 16m |
| Pittstown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Everittstown Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Vauxhall Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| Hog Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kingwood Own Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 34.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingwood, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Kingwood-Locktown Road
73 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kingwood-Locktown Road
2
Turn right onto CR 519
381 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kingwood Own Road
3
Continue on CR 519
7.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Kingwood Road
4
Continue on Hog Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hog Hollow Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto CR 513
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Everittstown Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 513; CR 579
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Pittstown Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark
8
Merge onto I 78; US 22
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 630
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vauxhall Road
14
Turn left 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
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Kingwood, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 78; US 22 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge onto I 78; US 22 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.70 one way
$17.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Union on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Lebanon, NJ
26 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
21 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
1h 19m 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 leans heavily towards highway travel, with 65% of the route utilizing expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.1 miles. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, characteristic of a highway-focused profile. While the bulk is on faster roads, segments on Kingwood Road and Pittstown Road will offer a different feel before rejoining the main expressway. It's a route designed for getting miles covered.
65% 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: 34.1 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Kingwood Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 10.8 miles (CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (I 78; US 22 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): 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.
On the drive from Kingwood, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
Newark
14.8 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 10.8 miles (CR 513; CR 579 / Pittstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (I 78; US 22 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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