Origin
Union, NJ
Late night in Union on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Fort Lee, 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
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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Fort Lee, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 22.7-mile drive from Union, NJ, to Fort Lee, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking about 34 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via Vauxhall Road and the Garden State Parkway Toll North. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, this trip is budget-friendly. The profile indicates a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on an open highway. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the journey geographically contained within New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| US 1 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Garden State Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lemoine Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bruce Reynolds Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 10.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Fort Lee, NJ.
1
Start on Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
17 sec
·
Harding Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 630
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
3
Turn slight left
105 ft
·
8 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
6
Merge onto GSP
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 142A
Toward I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
9
Merge onto I 78
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
11
Keep straight at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
12
Continue on this road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
10 mi
·
14 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1; US 9; US 46
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
288 ft
·
3 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Plaza
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 73
Toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
21
Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto NJ 67
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lemoine Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
NJ 67
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 142A
Toward I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep straight at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
7
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
9
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
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: $17.47
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$1.46
Garden State Parkway
(0.2 mi)
$0.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$17
Total
$21
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
Fort Lee, NJ
Late night in Fort Lee on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 22.7-mile journey. The Garden State Parkway will offer some highway cruising, but the overall experience is shaped by numerous turns and local road navigation. There's no significant highway share to this route, meaning you'll be interacting with local traffic and signals for much of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be actively steering and adjusting your path frequently. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience.
81% 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: 10.4 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 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 18 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 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 Union, NJ and Fort Lee, NJ, road signs point toward Newark, Njtp North and Palisades Park.
Newark
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Njtp North
6.5 mi in
|
~9m
Palisades Park
19 mi in
|
~27m
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 (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.47 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 Fort Lee, 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lee, 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.
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