Origin
Edison, NJ
Night in Edison on Sunday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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2h 6m
Distance
96.5 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
Garrison Gao
Bridgeton, NJ
James Kampeis
Traveling from Edison to Bridgeton covers 96.5 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 6 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the journey. The route guides you through the Northeast, transitioning from the busier areas near Edison toward the more southern reaches of New Jersey. It is a practical, efficient trek that gets you to your destination without requiring a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.2 miles from Edison, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 62% of your trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will start by logging your longest uninterrupted stretch, covering 56.7 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. After transitioning off the turnpike, your route utilizes the Veterans Memorial Highway and Buck Road to navigate toward your final destination. The drive blends high-speed interstate travel with secondary roads, creating a mix of fast-paced transit and local driving. By the time you reach the final segments, the road character shifts from expansive multi-lane highways to more direct, smaller roadways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 96.5 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 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Edison, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Vineland, Cr 553: Clayton and Glassboro - among others.
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Vineland
Cr 553: Clayton
Glassboro
Centerton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 56.7 mi | 1h 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Buck Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Centerton Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Pearl Street North | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North-South Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ.
Start on this road
Continue on Reed Street
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 529
Turn right onto US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto NJ 168
Turn left onto CR 659
Turn slight left onto CR 753
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 42
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 553
Turn left onto CR 553
Continue on CR 540; CR 553
Turn slight right onto NJ 56
Turn slight left onto NJ 77
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
To ensure the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on the New Jersey Turnpike, as this section accounts for the bulk of your travel time. Since the entire trip is just over two hours, you have the flexibility to make the drive in one go without needing scheduled rest stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the turnpike, as refueling options can be more spread out during that 56.7-mile stretch. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at $16, setting aside a small budget for gas will cover you for the round trip. Make sure to stay alert when transitioning from the highway onto Buck Road, as the pace of the drive changes significantly during those final miles.
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 1h 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
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 96.5 miles and 2h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.2 mi from Edison, NJ · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bridgeton, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bridgeton, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.97 one way
$31.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.94
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
$16
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Edison on Sunday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Bridgeton on Sunday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
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