Origin
Oradell, NJ
Late night in Oradell on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oradell, 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
38m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oradell, NJ
Garrison Gao
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Oradell to Union is 25.5 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration, it’s an easy drive to fit into a single day, whether for commuting or a quick errand. You'll primarily be on a major parkway, so expect consistent traffic flow but also frequent exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 22.1 mi | 30m |
| Oradell Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Seminole Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| From Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lotus Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 22.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oradell, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Lotus Avenue
201 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lotus Avenue
2
Turn right onto Seminole Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Seminole Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Oradell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
331 ft
·
14 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward From Road, Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto From Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
From Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward GSP South
9
Merge onto GSP
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 141
Toward Vauxhall Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 630
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Harding Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Seminole Street
Turn right onto Seminole Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward From Road, Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward From Road, Parkway South
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Vauxhall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward Vauxhall Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
Garden State Parkway
(22.1 mi)
$1.33
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
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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
Late night in Union on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 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
1 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
38m 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 route is heavily dominated by highway driving, with 87% of the 25.5 miles on high-speed roads, including a continuous stretch of 22.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway. You'll transition to surface streets like Oradell Avenue and Vauxhall Road for the remaining portion. Expect to encounter numerous exits and entrances as you navigate the parkway system.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 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 Oradell Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Seminole 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 25.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Seminole Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Oradell, NJ and Union, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking and Gsp South.
Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Gsp South
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.33 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.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Seminole Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown 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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