Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlesex, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Middlesex, NJ to Union, NJ is 17.5 miles and takes about 31 minutes via US 22, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive that most people can complete in under an hour. It's a practical choice for local commutes or short errands, requiring minimal planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 14.7 mi | 23m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Greenbrook Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fairway Drive East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bound Brook Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ramsey Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, NJ and Union, NJ.
Start on Mountain Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 28
Turn slight right onto Ramsey Road
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbrook Road
Continue on Sebrings Mills Road
Turn right onto US 22
Continue on US 22
Continue on US 22
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Fairway Drive East
At end of road, turn left onto CR 619
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 619
Turn right onto CR 630
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NJ 28 / Bound Brook Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbrook Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Fairway Drive South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn left onto CR 619 / Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 619 / Stuyvesant Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
| 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Middlesex on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Union on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is mostly highway, with 84% of the 17.5 miles on high-speed roads, primarily US 22. You'll experience a long stretch of 14.7 miles on US 22 before transitioning to surface roads like Mountain Avenue and Stuyvesant Avenue. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate this stretch.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Mountain Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near NJ 28 / Bound Brook Road.
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 17.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles (NJ 28 / Bound Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
177 ft
Total Descent
134 ft
Highest Point
181 ft
~10.1 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Middlesex, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Fairway Drive South along the way.
Fairway Drive South
Founded 1913
Middlesex County is squarely in the center of New Jersey, about midway between New York City and Philadelphia. Population is approximately 750,000. Area is about 318 sq. miles covering 25 cities and towns.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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