Trip from Edison, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

106.2 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 11m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Edison, NJ

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city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Atlantic City, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Edison, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway, I 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.61 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

53.1 miles from Edison, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	90.5 mi	1h 45m
Atlantic City Expressway	7.4 mi	10m
I 287	2 mi	2m
Lincoln Highway	1.9 mi	3m
NJ 440	1.8 mi	2m
Atlantic Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
Plainfield Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
Italian Heritage Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 90.5 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ.

Start on this road

175 ft · 12 sec · this road

Continue on Reed Street

348 ft · 20 sec · Reed Street

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 18 sec · Central Avenue

Turn right onto CR 529

0.4 mi · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue

Turn left onto NJ 27

1.9 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP

Merge onto I 287

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 440

1.8 mi · 2 min · NJ 440

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward GSP South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto GSP

1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

88 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 38A Toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East Use the right lane.

Merge onto ACE

7.4 mi · 10 min · Atlantic City Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Italian Heritage Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto OD

0.9 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Arrive at 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 53.1 miles from Edison, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.5 miles.

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 23 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlantic City, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Edison, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Edison, NJ

This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Edison, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 90.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brick, NJ

53 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.

Popular next leg

Brick, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ

63.4 mi · 1h 18m

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brick, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 106.2

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+16094410007

Visit website

Rainforest Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlantic City, New Jersey

1 mi

Formica Freitag Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atlantic City, New Jersey

1 mi

Hard Rock Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 106.2

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+16094410007

Visit website

Rainforest Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 106.2

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16093455757

Visit website

Formica Freitag Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106.2

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16093442732

Visit website

Cafe 2825

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab mile 106.2

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+16093446913

Visit website

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.6

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Brittany's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.2

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+16093488741

Visit website

Boba Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.2

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16097270975

Visit website

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.6

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+16093804937

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.3

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 106.2

Atlantic City, New Jersey

+16093440449

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 98.6

Galloway, NJ

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 7.6

Staten Island, New York

+17189846046

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 7.6

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 97.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 287

Merge onto I 287

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward GSP South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward GSP South

6.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

97.4 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 38A Toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.61 one way

$35.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$19.28	$38.57
premium	$4.93	$20.60	$41.19
diesel	$5.61	$23.45	$46.90

Estimated Tolls: $5.42

Garden State Parkway (90.5 mi) $5.42

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.9	$11.15	$5.10
Efficient EV	26.6	$9.29	$4.25
EV Truck/SUV	42.5	$14.87	$6.80

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Edison, NJ

Afternoon in Edison on Saturday

Local time

2:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Atlantic City, NJ

Afternoon in Atlantic City on Saturday

Local time

2:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 10m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 22

Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public

Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions

View on nps.gov

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $10 near mile 3.7

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 3.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

106.2 mi in 2h 10m, mostly highway — 90.5 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 90.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 287.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 106.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Between Edison, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Atlantic City East.

Gsp South

6.5 mi in | ~11m

Atlantic City East

97.4 mi in | ~1h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 106.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 90.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.42 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 Atlantic City, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 Atlantic City, 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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Trip from Edison, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe

Rainforest Cafe

Formica Freitag Bakery & Cafe

Cafe 2825

Cafe Bru

Brittany's Cafe

Boba Cafe

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

agnello's cafe

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EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Surfside Hotel

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

Escape AC - Escape Rooms

Fords Park

Conference House Park

Kids 'N Shape - Staten Island

Just Kidding Playground - Universe (South Shore)

BoomKidz

Wild Child Play Space

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Edison, NJ

Atlantic City, NJ

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 10m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Gateway National Recreation Area

Morristown National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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