Union, NJ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Union, NJ have 31 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 49 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Union, NJ spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

91

Longest Drive

133.4 mi

Cape May Court House, NJ

Quickest Drive

17m

Scotch Plains, NJ

Plan Around Union, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Union, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cape May Court House, NJ to Union, NJ 133.4 mi · 2h 42m Ocean City, NJ to Union, NJ 116.5 mi · 2h 25m Bridgeton, NJ to Union, NJ 112.7 mi · 2h 27m Linwood, NJ to Union, NJ 111.2 mi · 2h 19m

Continue From Union, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Union, NJ to Harding, NJ 97.1 mi · 2h 2m Union, NJ to Jefferson, NJ 95.8 mi · 1h 59m Union, NJ to Pitman, NJ 89.1 mi · 1h 56m Union, NJ to Long Beach, NJ 88.5 mi · 1h 56m

Trips from Union, NJ

Union, NJ to Harding, NJ

97.1 mi 2h 2m

Union, NJ to Jefferson, NJ

95.8 mi 1h 59m

Union, NJ to Pitman, NJ

89.1 mi 1h 56m

Union, NJ to Long Beach, NJ

88.5 mi 1h 56m

Union, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ

86.9 mi 1h 47m

Union, NJ to Pine Hill, NJ

83.1 mi 1h 50m

Union, NJ to Berlin, NJ

80.7 mi 1h 43m

Union, NJ to Lindenwold, NJ

80.1 mi 1h 43m

Union, NJ to Golden Triangle, NJ

76.7 mi 1h 38m

Union, NJ to Barnegat, NJ

76.6 mi 1h 36m

Union, NJ to Country Lake Estates, NJ

72.8 mi 1h 40m

Union, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ

63.8 mi 1h 24m

Union, NJ to South Toms River, NJ

61.8 mi 1h 17m

Union, NJ to Manasquan, NJ

48.8 mi 1h 4m

Union, NJ to Spring Lake Heights, NJ

47.9 mi 1h 5m

Union, NJ to Ewing, NJ

45.6 mi 1h 9m

Union, NJ to Lawrence, NJ

40 mi 1h

Union, NJ to Atlantic Highlands, NJ

33.8 mi 51m

Driving from Union, NJ

The typical drive from Union, NJ covers about 49 miles and takes around 1h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 97 miles (2h 2m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Union, NJ include Harding, NJ (97.1 mi, 2h 2m), Jefferson, NJ (95.8 mi, 1h 59m), Pitman, NJ (89.1 mi, 1h 56m), Long Beach, NJ (88.5 mi, 1h 56m), and Tuckerton, NJ (86.9 mi, 1h 47m). 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 49-mile trip from Union, NJ, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 mapped routes leaving Union, NJ and 60 routes heading into Union, NJ, covering 91 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 97 miles.

The longest mapped route from Union, NJ covers 97 miles and takes approximately 2h 2m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Union, NJ runs about 49 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 49-mile trip from Union, NJ costs roughly $8 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, NJ include Harding, NJ, Jefferson, NJ, Pitman, NJ and Long Beach, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.