Origin
Union, NJ
Late night in Union on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Union Beach, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Union Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Union, NJ to Union Beach, NJ is 24.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Garden State Parkway and NJ 35, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey, making it a convenient local excursion. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect a functional rather than scenic journey. It's a short enough drive that you can easily complete it in a single day, perfect for a quick getaway or a necessary commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| NJ 35 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Amboy Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Florence Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 8.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Union Beach, 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
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
Exit 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
10
Turn left onto Riverton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Riverton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
345 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on NJ 35
501 ft
·
12 sec
·
NJ 35
Toward US 9 South
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 35
Toward US 9 South
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NJ 35
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
424 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Amboy Avenue East, Cliffwood Avenue East
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on CR 6
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Amboy Road
17
Continue on CR 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
18
Turn left onto CR 4
365 ft
·
10 sec
·
Broad Street
19
Turn right onto CR 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
20
Continue on CR 6
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Broadway
21
At end of road, turn left onto CR 39
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Florence Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
CR 39
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 22.1 — 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
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 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
7
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NJ 35
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35 toward US 9 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 9 South
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Amboy Avenue East, Cliffwood Avenue East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Amboy Avenue East, Cliffwood Avenue East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.85
Garden State Parkway
(14.2 mi)
$0.85
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Union Beach, NJ
Late night in Union Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 81% of the route utilizing major parkways and roads. You'll experience an 8.6-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway Southbound, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. While predominantly a highway experience, the route incorporates sections of NJ 35, which may offer a slight change in scenery and traffic patterns as you get closer to your destination. Overall, anticipate a direct and efficient drive with minimal winding roads.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 35. 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
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 13 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: 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 Union Beach, NJ, road signs point toward Sayreville, Amboy Avenue East and Cliffwood Avenue East.
Sayreville
15.4 mi in
|
~22m
Amboy Avenue East
22.1 mi in
|
~32m
Cliffwood Avenue East
22.1 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 8.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.85 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 Union Beach, 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 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Union Beach, 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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