Origin
Union, NJ
Morning in Union on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Scotch Plains, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Scotch Plains, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 8.3-mile drive from Union, NJ to Scotch Plains, NJ is perfect for a quick trip, taking only about 17 minutes. With a high highway share of 79%, it's a focused drive primarily along US 22. The estimated fuel cost is around $1, making it very budget-friendly. Since it's so brief and easily completed in under half an hour, it's ideal as a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, so you'll be staying close to home.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Burke Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Westfield Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Adams Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rosemont Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 6.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Scotch Plains, NJ.
1
Start on Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 630
283 ft
·
16 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
3
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Adams Avenue
4
Turn right onto NJ 82
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Morris Avenue
5
Turn left onto Burke Parkway
492 ft
·
23 sec
·
Burke Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Burke Parkway
450 ft
·
19 sec
·
Burke Parkway
7
Turn right onto Legion Drive
307 ft
·
20 sec
·
Legion Drive
8
At end of road, turn left onto Rosemont Avenue North
326 ft
·
14 sec
·
Rosemont Avenue North
9
Take the ramp
144 ft
·
6 sec
10
Merge onto US 22
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
154 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn slight right onto CR 634
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
14
Turn left onto Evergreen Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Evergreen Boulevard
15
At end of road, turn left onto Coles Avenue
51 ft
·
4 sec
·
Coles Avenue
16
Turn right onto Evergreen Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Evergreen Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Westfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Westfield Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Westfield Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Adams Avenue
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 82 / Morris Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 82 / Morris Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Burke Parkway
Turn left onto Burke Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 22
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Coles Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Coles Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Scotch Plains, NJ
Morning in Scotch Plains on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with nearly 80% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles along US 22, offering a consistent pace. You'll also navigate sections of Mountain Avenue and Evergreen Boulevard, which might offer a slight change in scenery or road type as you progress. Overall, the character leans towards efficient travel with minimal city slowdowns.
79% 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: 6.4 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Mountain Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Adams Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 8.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 82 / Morris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Burke Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Scotch Plains, 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 0.1 miles (Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 82 / Morris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Burke Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Scotch Plains, 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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