Origin
Twin Rivers, NJ
Late night in Twin Rivers on Saturday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Twin Rivers, NJ to Union, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
Twin Rivers, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Trip Overview
Twin Rivers, NJ to Union, NJ is 37.9 miles and takes about 51 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and NJ 33, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward option for local travel. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, so expect a fairly direct and efficient transit. It's a good choice if you need to get from point A to point B quickly without a lot of sightseeing detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| Garden State Parkway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| NJ 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lake Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bennington Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harding Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 22 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 22.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Rivers, NJ and Union, NJ.
1
Start on Bennington Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bennington Drive
2
Turn right onto Lake Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lake Drive
3
Turn left onto NJ 33
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 33
4
Turn straight onto NJ 33
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto I 95; NJTP
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 140
Toward US 22, NJ 82: Hillside
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 22
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 22
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
12
Turn slight right onto NJ 82
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morris Avenue
13
Turn slight right
507 ft
·
44 sec
14
Turn left onto NJ 82
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Morris Avenue
15
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Harding Avenue
16
Turn right onto CR 630
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
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
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Twin Rivers, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 36.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lake Drive
Turn right onto Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
36.9 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
$6.33 one way
$12.67 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| premium | $5.01 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.87
New Jersey Turnpike
(22.9 mi)
$3.20
Garden State Parkway
(11.2 mi)
$0.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$4
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:50 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
16 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
51m 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 predominantly highway, with 92% of the 37.9 miles on major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 22.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. After that, the route transitions to surface streets for the remaining portion. Expect a consistent flow of traffic typical of a busy Northeast corridor, with frequent exits and merges.
92% 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: 22.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lake Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 37.9 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 0.2 miles (Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Twin Rivers, NJ to Union, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Woodbridge along the way.
Woodbridge
24.1 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting in Twin Rivers, NJ
Full guide →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: 37.9 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 (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.87 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 0.2 miles (Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Union, NJ
Explore more options from Twin Rivers, NJ or browse trips ending in Union, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.