Origin
Edison, NJ
Night in Edison on Wednesday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
47 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 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
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Edgewater Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reed Street, Central Avenue, Plainfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.79 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.5 miles from Edison, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 47 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Reed Street 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 Edison, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Edison, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 18 | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Reed Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Edgewater Park, NJ.
1
Start on the route
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
7
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
8
Merge slight right onto State Route 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31 mi
·
36 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 130: Florence, Burlington
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Burlington
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130 South: Burlington
16
Merge slight left onto Burlington-Bordentown Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Burlington-Bordentown Road
17
Continue on Burlington Pike
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Pike
18
Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Burlington Pike
19
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Washington Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto Beverly Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
21
Continue on Warren Street East
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Warren Street East
22
Turn right onto Cliff Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cliff Avenue
23
Turn right onto Cottage Avenue
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cottage Avenue
24
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 23.5 miles from Edison, NJ, or about 31m 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.5 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgewater Park, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edison, NJ
This is one driving day of about 47 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Edison, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Edison, NJ · 31m 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 23.5 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edgewater Park, NJ
The final approach into Edgewater Park, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.53 | $17.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
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: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Edgewater Park, NJ
Night in Edgewater Park on Wednesday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Edison, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reed Street, Central Avenue, Plainfield Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Edison, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.79 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 Edison, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Edison, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edison, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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