Origin
Allendale, NJ
Late night in Allendale on Thursday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allendale, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
44.4 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allendale, NJ
Tashaud Bullock
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allendale, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, US 1, Goffle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.2 miles from Allendale, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 44.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.8 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near Memorial Drive.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 9.1 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 509 / West Broadway
Turn left onto CR 509 / West Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NJ 19 / Ward Street
Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
37.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
37.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Allendale, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Trenton.
Gsp South
11.8 mi in
|
~20m
Trenton
37.5 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 23.8 mi | 33m |
| US 1 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Goffle Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| West Crescent Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| NJ 19 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 23.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allendale, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on CR 507
34 ft
·
10 sec
·
Franklin Turnpike
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 81
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Crescent Avenue
3
Continue on CR 81
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
4
Turn slight left onto CR 84
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Godwin Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 84
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Goffle Road
6
Continue on CR 504
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on CR 504
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Holsman Street
8
Continue on CR 509
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Presidential Boulevard
9
Turn left onto CR 509
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
409 ft
·
14 sec
·
Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 509
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Broadway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto NJ 19
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on NJ 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oliver Street
15
Turn slight left onto NJ 19
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP South
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto GSP
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Continue on Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 1
22
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
24
Take the exit
208 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fulton Street
26
Turn right onto CR 529
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
27
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
28
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 22.2 miles from Allendale, NJ, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.8 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 10 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.2 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edison, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Allendale, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allendale, NJ
This is one driving day of about 44.4 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Allendale, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 23.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Allendale, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Allendale, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
The final approach into Edison, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.51
Garden State Parkway
(25.1 mi)
$1.51
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
$7
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Edison, NJ
Late night in Edison on Thursday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Allendale, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 1, Goffle Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Allendale, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Allendale, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Trenton.
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