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Trip from Union, NJ to Berlin, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

80.7 mi

130 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Union, NJ, NJ

Union, NJ

Arjun Gheewala

borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Berlin, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 80.7-mile journey from Union, NJ, to Berlin, NJ, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 43 minutes of driving time. As both locations are within New Jersey in the Northeast region, you'll stay within familiar territory for this trip. With a projected fuel cost of $13, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. Given its manageable distance and duration, planning for one day is perfectly feasible, allowing for a relaxed pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40.4 miles from Union, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 55.9 mi 1h 4m
NJ 73 9.3 mi 13m
Garden State Parkway 8.6 mi 11m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 2.3 mi 3m
Stuyvesant Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
South White Horse Pike 0.5 mi 1m
Exit 129 0.3 mi <1m
Milford Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Berlin, NJ.

1

Start on Harding Avenue

243 ft · 11 sec · Harding Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 630

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road
3

Turn left onto CR 619

0.6 mi · 1 min · Stuyvesant Avenue
4

Continue on CR 619

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Chestnut Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward GSP Toll South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto GSP

8.6 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on Garden State Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
8

Take the exit onto Exit 129

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Exit 129
Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

39 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto NJ 73

0.5 mi · 41 sec · NJ 73
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on NJ 73

5.1 mi · 7 min · NJ 73
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on NJ 73

1.3 mi · 1 min · NJ 73
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on NJ 73

2.4 mi · 3 min · NJ 73
Use the straight lane.
21

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Toward CR 689: Berlin-Cross Keys Road
22

Continue on CR 689

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Milford Road
Toward Milford Road
23

Continue on CR 689

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Milford Road
24

Turn left onto US 30; CR 534; CR 561

0.5 mi · 1 min · South White Horse Pike
Use the left lane.
25

Arrive at destination

US 30; CR 561

Trip Plan

Given this drive's 1 hour and 43-minute duration, it's best suited for a single day. Aim to depart either early in the morning or mid-day to potentially avoid peak local traffic, especially on the numerous turns. With no designated stops provided, consider building in your own short breaks as needed, perhaps at a convenient spot along Vauxhall Road or Stuyvesant Avenue. The $13 fuel cost is quite low, so you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. A key tip for this route: pay close attention to street signs, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means you'll be making frequent, sometimes sharp, changes in direction.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.4 miles from Union, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.4 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Union, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Union, NJ

This is one driving day of about 80.7 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Union, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trenton, NJ

40 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Union, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Carollo's Family Restaurant & Pizza

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Berlin, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

1.9 mi

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Carollo's Family Restaurant & Pizza

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Berlin, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18563362455

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

Marco's Restaurant at Indian Spring

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18565961106

Visit website

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Clark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Mindowaskin Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Westfield, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+19082330028

Visit website

Echo Lake Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Mountainside, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Briant Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Springfield, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19085274900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 70.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward GSP Toll South
8
12.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | Exit 129

Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

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 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
12.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
13.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.38 one way

$26.76 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.65 $29.31
premium $4.93 $15.65 $31.30
diesel $5.61 $17.82 $35.64

Estimated Tolls: $8.49

New Jersey Turnpike (55.9 mi) $7.83
Garden State Parkway (10.9 mi) $0.66

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.2 0 $8.47 $3.87
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23
EV Truck/SUV 32.3 0 $11.30 $5.16

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Union, NJ

Late night in Union on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berlin, NJ

Late night in Berlin on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1h 43m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $10
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 2.8
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 13.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 80.7-mile route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local roads for the entire duration, rather than cruising on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. You'll likely experience a varied driving environment, transitioning between different local roads like Vauxhall Road, Stuyvesant Avenue, and Chestnut Street, requiring your attention to navigation and local traffic patterns throughout the trip.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 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.

Between Union, NJ and Berlin, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Njtp: New York City and Njtp South: Trenton - among others.

Njtp

12.2 mi in | ~18m | via Exit 129

Philadelphia

12.2 mi in | ~18m | via Exit 129

Woodbridge

12.2 mi in | ~18m | via Exit 129

Perth Amboy

12.2 mi in | ~18m | via Exit 129

Njtp: New York City

12.5 mi in | ~19m

Njtp South: Trenton

13.1 mi in | ~20m

Njtp South: Camden

52.8 mi in | ~1h 7m | via NJTP

Wilmington

52.8 mi in | ~1h 7m | via NJTP

Camden

69.7 mi in | ~1h 26m

Atlantic City

70.1 mi in | ~1h 27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 80.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.49 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 Berlin, 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 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Berlin, 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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