Origin
Union, NJ
Late night in Union on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Bernardsville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Bernardsville, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Union, NJ to Bernardsville, NJ is 22.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via NJ 24 and I-287, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Expect a drive that's primarily on major roadways, making it a convenient option for a quick commute or a short hop between towns. Given its brevity, this route is easily manageable within a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| I 287 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Vauxhall Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| Morristown Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Normandy Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 24
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Bernardsville, NJ.
1
Start on Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 630
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vauxhall Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto NJ 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 24 West: Morristown
5
Merge onto I 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
7
Continue on NJ 24
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2B-A
Toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward CR 510 West: Morristown
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2A
Toward CR 510 West: Morristown
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto CR 510
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Columbia Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 510
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Columbia Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Normandy Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Normandy Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight right
363 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 287 South
17
Merge onto I 287
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 287
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 30B
Toward US 202: Bernardsville
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto North Maple Avenue
479 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Maple Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn sharp left onto US 202
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Morristown Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn straight onto Olcott Square
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Olcott Square
22
Continue on Olcott Square
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Olcott Square
23
Arrive at destination
Olcott Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B-A
Toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
9
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 510 West: Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward CR 510 West: Morristown
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 202: Bernardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30B
Toward US 202: Bernardsville
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 202 / Morristown Road
Turn sharp left onto US 202 / Morristown Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Columbia Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bernardsville, NJ
Late night in Bernardsville on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
22 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
34m 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-focused, with 66% of the journey on major roads like NJ 24 and I-287. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.4 miles on NJ 24, providing a consistent pace. While much of the route involves highway driving, you'll also navigate sections on Vauxhall Road, offering a slight change in scenery and road type. Overall, expect a relatively straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity.
66% 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: 7.4 mi on NJ 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 24 and I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
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 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 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.
Between Union, NJ and Bernardsville, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown, Cr 510: Florham Park and Cr 510 West: Morristown.
Morristown
3.9 mi in
|
~8m
Cr 510: Florham Park
11.6 mi in
|
~17m
Cr 510 West: Morristown
11.9 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on NJ 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Columbia 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 Bernardsville, 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 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Bernardsville, 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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