Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Edgewater, NJ to Newark, NJ is 14.9 miles and takes about 26m via River Road/Pulaski Skyway/Tonnelle Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a fairly turn-heavy local drive, not a long, scenic cruise. It's a practical journey for getting from point A to B within the urban landscape of northern New Jersey. Consider this route when you need a direct connection without extensive highway time.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This drive is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, with only an 11% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 3 miles on River Road. As you progress, you'll transition between River Road, the elevated Pulaski Skyway, and Tonnelle Avenue, each offering a different driving experience. Be prepared for varying traffic conditions and a more engaged driving style due to the numerous intersections and changes in road type.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
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 13 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Raymond Boulevard, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edgewater, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| NJ 495 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| CR 505 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Newark, NJ.
Start on Hilliard Avenue
Turn right onto CR 505
Turn right onto CR 505
Continue on 60th Street
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Raymond Boulevard
Turn slight left onto Market Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Newark on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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