Union Beach, NJ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Union Beach, NJ have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 12 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Union Beach, NJ spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
71.3 mi
Camden, NJ
Quickest Drive
11m
Middletown, NJ
Plan Around Union Beach, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Union Beach, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Union Beach, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Union Beach, NJ
Driving from Union Beach, NJ
On average, trips departing from Union Beach, NJ run 12 miles with a drive time of roughly 21m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 18 miles (30m), while the shortest is just 6 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Union Beach, NJ most often head toward Edison, NJ (18 mi, 30m) and Middletown, NJ (6.4 mi, 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 12-mile trip from Union Beach, NJ, budget about $2 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Union Beach, NJ and 4 routes heading into Union Beach, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 6 to 18 miles.
The longest mapped route from Union Beach, NJ covers 18 miles and takes approximately 30m. Shorter options start at just 6 miles.
The average route from Union Beach, NJ runs about 12 miles with a drive time of roughly 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 12-mile trip from Union Beach, NJ costs roughly $2 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Union Beach, NJ include Edison, NJ and Middletown, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Union Beach, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,722
Median Income
$128,400
Median Home Value
$452,900
Median Age
43.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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