Origin
Morristown, NJ
Afternoon in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morristown, 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
34m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, NJ
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Union, NJ
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Trip Overview
Morristown, NJ to Union, NJ is 22.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within the Northeast region, specifically connecting two points in New Jersey. Given its brief duration and the fact that it's a same-day trip, it's ideal for a quick errand, a visit to a friend, or extending a longer journey. You'll mostly be on major roadways, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 19.9 mi | 27m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Matawan Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Balmoral Avenue | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Morristown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harding Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hallandale Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 22 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 19.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Hallandale Drive
315 ft
·
19 sec
·
Hallandale Drive
2
Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Balmoral Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 689
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Morristown Road
4
Turn left onto CR 626
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Matawan Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto GSP
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 140
Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 22
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 22
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
10
Turn slight right onto NJ 82
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morris Avenue
11
Turn slight right
507 ft
·
44 sec
12
Turn left onto NJ 82
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Morris Avenue
13
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Harding Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 630
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
15
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Balmoral Avenue
Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 689 / Morristown Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 689 / Morristown Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 626 / Matawan Road
Turn left onto CR 626 / Matawan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140
Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, E...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.19
Garden State Parkway
(19.9 mi)
$1.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Union on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
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
23 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
34m 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 is overwhelmingly focused on highway travel, with 88% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 19.9 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for most of your journey. The profile suggests a highway-focused drive, meaning you can expect limited turns and a generally predictable pace. While the main roads include Morris Avenue and Matawan Road, these likely serve as connectors to or from the primary highway, maintaining the overall character of a swift transit.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Morris Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Balmoral Avenue.
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 22.6 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 0.1 miles (Balmoral Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 689 / Morristown Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (CR 626 / Matawan Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Morristown, NJ
Full guide →Morristown is a town of 19,000 people (2019) in Morris County, New Jersey. Morristown has been called "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. This history is visible in a variety of locations throughout the town that collectively make up Morristown National Historical Park.
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 34m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.19 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 0.1 miles (Balmoral Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 689 / Morristown Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (CR 626 / Matawan Road): 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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