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Trip from Westville, NJ to Union City, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

93.8 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Westville, NJ

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city in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Union City, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 93.8-mile drive from Westville, NJ, to Union City, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and its Eastern Spur, this trip is almost entirely highway, making it a straightforward journey. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $16 for this route. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, it's an efficient way to travel within the Northeast region of New Jersey. Plan for a smooth, direct trip with minimal deviations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.9 miles from Westville, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 79.5 mi 1h 33m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur 6.2 mi 8m
Kings Highway 1.7 mi 2m
Black Horse Pike 1.3 mi 2m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Gateway Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
NJ 495 0.5 mi <1m
Crescent Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 79.5 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westville, NJ and Union City, NJ.

1

Start on Park Avenue

47 ft · 7 sec · Park Avenue
2

Turn left onto NJ 45

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Gateway Boulevard
3

Continue on US 130

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Station Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 130

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Gateway Boulevard
5

Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551

42 ft · 0 sec · Crescent Boulevard
6

Continue on US 130; CR 551

100 ft · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard
7

Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 551; Route 47

241 ft · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle
8

Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 551

118 ft · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard
9

Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551 Spur

317 ft · 4 sec · Crescent Boulevard
10

Continue on US 130; CR 551 Spur

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Crescent Boulevard
11

Turn slight right onto CR 551 Spur

1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
12

Turn right onto NJ 168

1.3 mi · 2 min · Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward NJTP Toll
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto NJTP

23 mi · 26 min · New Jersey Turnpike
16

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 16E Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on NJ 495

0.5 mi · 37 sec · NJ 495
20

Take the exit

263 ft · 6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
21

Continue on 30th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 30th Street
22

Turn left onto CR 501

296 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
23

Continue on CR 501

0.8 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
24

Turn right onto 47th Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · 47th Street
25

At end of road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue
26

Turn right onto 45th Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 45th Street
27

Arrive at destination

45th Street

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 57-minute drive, consider leaving early to bypass potential traffic, especially on weekdays. Since the longest stretch is nearly 80 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark. While this is a manageable single-day trip, pay close attention to signage for the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur to ensure you stay on the most direct path. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical trip, but always check for any unexpected tolls or construction updates before you depart.

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 46.9 miles from Westville, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 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 21 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.9 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 Union City, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Westville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Westville, NJ

This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Westville, 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 79.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

47 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Westville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 80.4

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dayton, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.8

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 80.4

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.6

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 93.8

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 93.8

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 13.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40 mile 13.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

King's Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.4

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18569837760

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 13.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.8

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93.8

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93.8

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.8

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.8

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93.8

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 40.2

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.6

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.9

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 87.1

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.1

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 46.9

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 46.9

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 93.8

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 13.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Bellmawr Lake

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bellmawr, New Jersey

+18569330554

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.1

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 13.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 6.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Pier 96 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 93.8

New York, New York

+12126272020

Visit website

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 93.8

North Bergen, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 90.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York
6
28.3 mi into trip | ~35m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
90.9 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16E Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.55 one way

$31.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.03 $34.06
premium $4.93 $18.19 $36.38
diesel $5.61 $20.71 $41.42

Estimated Tolls: $12.00

New Jersey Turnpike (85.7 mi) $12.00

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

$16

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.85 $4.50
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.21 $3.75
EV Truck/SUV 37.5 0 $13.13 $6.00

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Westville, NJ

Morning in Westville on Sunday

Local time

6:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union City, NJ

Morning in Union City on Sunday

Local time

6:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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 57m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 86.8
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 90
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 80.4
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 77.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for 92% of this 93.8-mile route, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 79.5 miles on the Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the road is predominantly highway, you'll also encounter segments of Kings Highway, offering a slight change of scenery. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, allowing you to cover ground quickly.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.8 miles (US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Union City, NJ

Full guide →

Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. Union City is a small city, roughly 1.283 square miles. It is bordered by Weehawken to the east, Jersey City to the south, North Bergen to the west and north, and West New York to the north.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $12.00 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 Union City, 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 0.8 miles (US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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 City, 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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