Origin
New Providence, NJ
Morning in New Providence on Sunday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Providence, 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
18m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Providence, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 10.8-mile drive from New Providence to Union, New Jersey, is easily manageable in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Vauxhall Road, with a portion on Springfield Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. Given its brevity and the mixed driving profile, it's ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The journey stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, offering a straightforward transit between two local points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Vauxhall Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Glenside Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Glenside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Harding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Providence, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Central Avenue
63 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 647
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
3
Continue on CR 647
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenside Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 527
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Glenside Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 78 East: Newark
6
Merge onto I 78
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 630
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vauxhall Road
11
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 647 / South Street
Turn left onto CR 647 / South Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 527 / Glenside Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 527 / Glenside Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
7:38 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
3 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
18m 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 mixed driving experience on this route, with nearly half (49%) of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition from the expressway, you'll find yourself on Vauxhall Road and then Springfield Avenue, which will likely present a more local, potentially stop-and-go, driving environment. This shift means you'll experience both faster-paced highway travel and more typical suburban road conditions.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 647 / South Street.
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 10.8 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: near the start (CR 647 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CR 527 / Glenside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. 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: near the start (CR 647 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CR 527 / Glenside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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