Origin
Mine Hill, NJ
Morning in Mine Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mine Hill, 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
39m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mine Hill, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Spanning 25.6 miles through the Northeast, this straightforward drive between Mine Hill and Union is a quick trip that typically takes 39 minutes. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, as it functions perfectly as a swift commute or a direct transit across the region. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical choice for your travel plans. Since the entire route stays within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a highly practical drive for those looking to reach their destination without the need for overnight stops or extensive itinerary planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Route 10 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Vauxhall Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| West Blackwell Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Salem Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 24
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mine Hill, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Clover Place
149 ft
·
8 sec
·
Clover Place
2
Turn right onto CR 640
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Randolph Avenue
3
Turn straight onto US 46
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 46
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
W. Blackwell Street
5
Continue on CR 659
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Blackwell Street
6
Turn right onto CR 665
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salem Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CR 665
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
S. Salem Street
8
Take the ramp
94 ft
·
2 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge onto NJ 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
13
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
21
Turn right onto CR 630
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vauxhall Road
22
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City...
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
$4.24 one way
$8.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
6:11 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
12 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
39m 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, as roughly 65% of your travel occurs on major thoroughfares. Your path primarily utilizes NJ 24, NJ 10, and Route 10 East to navigate the distance efficiently. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.3 miles while traveling on NJ 24, which allows for a steady rhythm behind the wheel. The transition between these roads creates a functional blend of highway speed and local connectivity. Because the route is compact, you will find it moves quickly, shifting from the suburban character of Mine Hill toward the more developed landscape of Union.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on NJ 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 24 and NJ 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 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 Mine Hill, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Morristown Airport
9.6 mi in
|
~15m
New York City
20.9 mi in
|
~29m
Newark
20.9 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 9.3 miles on NJ 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls 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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