Along the 4.92 miles (7.92 km) route, it serves local businesses and the main arterial of Union Township.

During the highway's progression eastward, Route 82 enters more residential regions, intersecting with Liberty Avenue in the northern end of Union.

The highway continues east along Morris Avenue, entering further into Union, where it serves as the main road to the community.

At a fork with Elmwood Avenue, Route 82 diverts to the east along Morris, leaving the northern portion of Union.

The highway then enters the center of Union Township, where it intersects with CR 619 (Stuyvesant Avenue) and to the north of Friberger Park.

Route 82 and Morris Avenue continue eastward, passing through the middle of residential neighborhoods as a four-lane boulevard.

After the intersection with Green Lane, Route 82 enters the area of Kean University, which surrounds the highway in both directions.

[7] In 2005, the New Jersey Department of Transportation was given US$800,000 in an earmark to give Route 82 roadway and intersection improvements.