Origin
Edgewater Park, NJ
Evening in Edgewater Park on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater Park, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater Park, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgewater Park, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 47.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cliff Avenue, Warren Street East, Beverly Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.83 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
23.6 miles from Edgewater Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 47.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cliff Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Edgewater Park, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 58m 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 Edgewater Park, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Avenue | — | — |
| Warren Street East | — | — |
| Beverly Road | — | — |
| Burlington Pike | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cliff Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater Park, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Cottage Avenue
184 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cottage Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cliff Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cliff Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Warren Street East
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Warren Street East
4
Continue on Beverly Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
5
Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burlington Pike
6
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on Burlington Pike
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Burlington Pike
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
10
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
11
Keep slight right
32 mi
·
37 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
13
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
15
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Route 18
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 1 North: Newark
17
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
19
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
20
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
21
Turn right
463 ft
·
39 sec
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
23
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
24
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
25
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 23.6 miles from Edgewater Park, NJ, or about 29m 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 10 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.6 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edison, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Edgewater Park, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edgewater Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 47.2 miles and 58m.
At 47.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Edgewater Park, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 23.6 miles from Edgewater Park, 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
$7.83 one way
$15.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Edison on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
24 mi in
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
10 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
58m 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 Park, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 47.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cliff Avenue, Warren Street East, Beverly Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Edgewater Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.83 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 Edgewater Park, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 58m 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 Edgewater Park, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edgewater Park, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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