Origin
Mount Olive, NJ
Morning in Mount Olive on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Olive, NJ to Union, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Olive, NJ
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Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Mount Olive to Union is 33.6 miles and takes about 51 minutes via NJ 24 and Route 10 East, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on well-traveled state highways and roads, making it a practical choice for a quick commute or a short excursion. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day trip with minimal planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Hillside Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Vauxhall Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| Flanders - Drakestown Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 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 Mount Olive, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Mount Olive Road
187 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mount Olive Road
2
Turn left onto Flanders - Drakestown Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Flanders - Drakestown Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 613
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Flanders Netcong Road
4
Continue on CR 613
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 619
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Road
6
Continue on CR 619
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
7
Continue on CR 619
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Eyland Avenue
8
Turn left onto CR 619
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hillside Avenue
9
Take the ramp
241 ft
·
7 sec
10
Merge onto NJ 10
8.2 mi
·
10 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Mount Olive, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 613 / Flanders Netcong Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 613 / Flanders Netcong Road
Navigation decision point
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
28.9 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
29.3 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
30.5 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
E 2 to 10 mph
1% chance
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 68% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience stretches of NJ 24, including a continuous 9.3-mile segment, which offers a more continuous travel experience. The route then transitions to Route 10 East, which may involve more local traffic and intersections as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of steady highway cruising and more stop-and-go conditions as you get closer to Union.
68% 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 Route 10 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CR 613 / Flanders Netcong Road.
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 16 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CR 613 / Flanders Netcong Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 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 Mount Olive, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Morristown Airport
17.6 mi in
|
~27m
New York City
28.9 mi in
|
~41m
Newark
28.9 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Olive, NJ
Full guide →Mr. Olive is a city in Morris County in the Skylands region of New Jersey. It consists of two sub-regions just south of Route 80 in the western part of the county. Flanders is located around Route 206, and Budd Lake is named for the lake with the same name along Route 46, which leads into Long Valley and Hackettstown in Warren County.
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 51m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). 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 1.7 miles (CR 613 / Flanders Netcong Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 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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