Origin
Cedar Grove, NJ
Late night in Cedar Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Grove, 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 55m
Distance
122.1 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Grove, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 122.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Trooper Bertram T, Shore Road, Sea Isle Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.24 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.
Midpoint
61 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 122.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 122.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trooper Bertram T is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trooper Bertram T | — | — |
| Shore Road | — | — |
| Sea Isle Boulevard | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| GSP NB Entrance 17 | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| I 195 West | — | — |
| NJ 34 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Trooper Bertram T
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Kings Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn straight onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Shore Road
4
Turn right onto Sea Isle Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Sea Isle Boulevard
5
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
GSP Toll North
6
Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
GSP NB Entrance 17
7
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
44 mi
·
51 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
12
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP North, I 195 West
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 195 West: Trenton
14
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 34 North: Matawan
16
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
453 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
18
Exit the roundabout
1.0 mi
·
1 min
19
Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
20
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
21
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 1 North: Newark
23
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
24
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
25
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
26
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
27
Turn right
463 ft
·
39 sec
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
29
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
30
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
31
Arrive at your 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 61 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
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 27 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
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 Cedar Grove, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Grove, NJ
This is one driving day of about 122.1 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61 mi from Cedar Grove, NJ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61 miles from Cedar Grove, 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
$20.24 one way
$40.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.96 | $53.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.82 | $5.86 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.09 | $7.81 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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 55m 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 Cedar Grove, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 122.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trooper Bertram T, Shore Road, Sea Isle Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.24 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.
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cedar Grove, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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