Origin
Mount Arlington, NJ
Late night in Mount Arlington on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mount Arlington, 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
47m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Arlington, NJ
Tom Fisk
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Mount Arlington to Union is 32.5 miles and takes about 47 minutes via NJ 24, Route 10 East, and Howard Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward trip that's ideal for a single day, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route if you need an efficient connection between these two New Jersey locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Howard Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Vauxhall Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 287 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 24
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Mountainview Avenue
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mountainview Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 615
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Howard Boulevard
3
Continue on Commerce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Commerce Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto NJ 10
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
8
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
16
Turn right onto CR 630
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vauxhall Road
17
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Mount Arlington, 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 16.5 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airp...
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
27.8 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
28.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
29.3 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
$5.39 one way
$10.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Union on Sunday
Local time
4:03 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
7 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
47m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience stretches that feel like a true commute, including a 9.3-mile segment on NJ 24 where you can maintain steady speeds. The journey balances these quicker sections with time on local roads like Route 10 East and Howard Boulevard. Expect a mix of environments as you transition from more suburban to more urban settings, though the primary character remains that of a connected, efficient drive.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 Route 10 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 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 12 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 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 Mount Arlington, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Morristown Airport
16.5 mi in
|
~23m
New York City
27.8 mi in
|
~37m
Newark
27.8 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 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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