Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Morning in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Edgewater to Edison, you are looking at a 40.5-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely within New Jersey, you will remain within the Northeast region for the duration of the drive. It is a straightforward trip that functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an economical way to travel between these two points. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to handle the drive in one consistent push.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the major interstates, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via River Road, 60th Street, and Park Avenue, which requires your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate cruise, this path demands constant engagement with local traffic patterns and intersections. Because the entire 40.5-mile stretch is composed of local roads, you should prepare for a rhythm defined by surface streets rather than open-road cruising. It is a practical alternative for those who prefer navigating the local landscape over high-speed highway travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike 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 New Jersey Turnpike and River Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 505 / River Road
Turn right onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
31.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
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 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Per...
7
32 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edgewater, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
Perth Amboy
31.1 mi in
|
~44m
Cr 514 West: Raritan Center
32 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 23.8 mi | 30m |
| River Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 495 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Post Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 23.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 505
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto CR 505
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CR 505
4
Continue on 60th Street
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
60th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 495 West
7
Merge onto NJ 495
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
9
Merge onto I 95
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
18 mi
·
22 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 10
Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on CR 514
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
15
Turn straight onto Old Post Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Post Road
16
Turn left onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
17
Take the exit
208 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fulton Street
19
Turn right onto CR 529
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
20
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
21
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Edgewater, NJ · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Edgewater, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edison, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.33
New Jersey Turnpike
(23.8 mi)
$3.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Edison on Friday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
2 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
57m 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 Edgewater, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 37.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, River Road, NJ 495. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Edgewater, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.17 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Edgewater, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
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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