Origin
Barnegat, NJ
Afternoon in Barnegat on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnegat, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnegat, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
Barnegat, NJ to Edison, NJ is 65.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Garden State Parkway and NJ 18, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a high percentage of highway driving, making it a quick and efficient trip. It's an ideal choice if you need to get from the Barnegat area to Edison without much fuss or a long time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 29.6 mi | 35m |
| NJ 18 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| NJ 34 | 7 mi | 9m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Bay Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 138 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 29.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnegat, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on CR 609
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bay Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
3
Merge onto GSP
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto NJ 138
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 138
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 35B
Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 34
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
11
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
12
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
14
Merge onto NJ 18
21 mi
·
24 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
17
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
20
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
21
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
22
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
23
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Barnegat, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 31.2 and 62.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, 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 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
8
31.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 West: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
6
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.89 one way
$21.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.78
Garden State Parkway
(29.6 mi)
$1.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
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
8 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 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a continuous stretch of 29.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway. The character is that of efficient travel, designed for covering distance quickly rather than for leisurely sightseeing. Be prepared for a driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over varied scenery or winding roads.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 20 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 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Barnegat, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.
Trenton
31.2 mi in
|
~38m
Gsp North
31.6 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.78 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 Edison, 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 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 Edison, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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