Traveling from Union to Pitman covers a straightforward 89.1-mile journey through the heart of New Jersey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 56 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the drive is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Whether you are heading south for a quick visit or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical and efficient way to navigate the Northeast region without the need for multiple days of planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Union, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
64.4 mi
1h 14m
Garden State Parkway
8.6 mi
11m
Hurffville Road
3.8 mi
6m
Delsea Drive
3.3 mi
5m
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.3 mi
3m
West Clements Bridge Road
1.1 mi
2m
Pitman Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Black Horse Pike
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 64.4 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Pitman, 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 SouthUse 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 129Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth AmboyUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, PhiladelphiaUse 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: TrentonUse 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
25 mi·29 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 3Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City ExpresswayUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic CityUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto NJ 168
0.9 mi·2 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto NJ 41
1.1 mi·2 min·West Clements Bridge Road
19
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
256 ft·8 sec·Clements Bridge Road
20
Turn straight onto NJ 41
3.8 mi·6 min·Hurffville Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on NJ 47
3.3 mi·5 min·Delsea Drive
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Pitman Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Pitman Avenue
23
At end of road, turn right onto CR 553 Alt
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Broadway
24
Turn left onto CR 624
142 ft·10 sec·West Holly Avenue
25
Turn left
196 ft·14 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this route is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the Turnpike is always a smart move. Since you won't have any mandatory stops scheduled, consider planning a quick break right before you exit the highway to stretch your legs before hitting the local roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early in the trip, as the $15 cost estimate assumes standard highway driving efficiency. By leaving mid-morning or early afternoon, you can maximize your time in Pitman without feeling rushed behind the wheel.
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 44.6 miles from Union, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.4 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 57m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pitman, 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 89.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 64.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 78.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
78.1 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
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 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
78.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, 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 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.77 one way
$29.54 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.18
$32.36
premium
$4.93
$17.28
$34.56
diesel
$5.61
$19.67
$39.34
Estimated Tolls: $9.67
New Jersey Turnpike
(64.4 mi)$9.01
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
$15
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.7
0
$9.36
$4.28
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.80
$3.56
EV Truck/SUV
35.6
0
$12.47
$5.70
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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 18, 2026
Origin
Union, NJ
Late night
in Union on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pitman, NJ
Late night
in Pitman on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
45 mi in
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
6 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 56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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
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...
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 3.1
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 84% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway before transitioning to local roads like Hurffville Road for the final leg. The most significant portion of your drive is a 64.4-mile stretch along the New Jersey Turnpike, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of the trip. While the highway segments are efficient, be prepared for the transition as you exit the main arteries and head toward the more local atmosphere of Pitman.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.4 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 Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near Exit 129.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 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; at 13.1 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.
Between Union, NJ and Pitman, 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
Atlantic City
78.5 mi in|~1h 37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.67 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 Pitman, 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 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; at 13.1 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 Pitman, NJ before heading back.
