Trip from Edison, NJ to Fairview, NJ

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

56 mi

90 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 9m ★

6 AM

1h 15m

8 AM

1h 27m

10 AM

1h 19m

12 PM

1h 18m

3 PM

1h 20m

5 PM

1h 26m

8 PM

1h 11m

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

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Edison, NJ

Garrison Gao

Fairview, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

Spanning 56 miles through the Northeast, this drive from Edison to Fairview is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike, Main Street, and the Mount Holly Bypass. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. This route is an ideal choice if you need to move between these two New Jersey locations efficiently without a complicated 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

28 miles from Edison, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 73% of this 56-mile trip is spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm during the longest stretch of the journey, which covers 38.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. While the initial portion of the drive relies on major thoroughfares, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto local routes like Main Street and the Mount Holly Bypass. It is a functional, direct drive that favors speed and reliability over winding, scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 56 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge

4.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

36.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

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

Use the none lane. Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

43.4 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward Burlington, Mount Holly

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

Use the right lane. Exit 5 Toward Burlington, Mount Holly

Towns Along This Route

Between Edison, NJ and Fairview, NJ, road signs point toward Brunswick, Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Burlington - among others.

Brunswick

3 mi in | ~6m

Njtp Toll

3.9 mi in | ~7m

Njtp South: Trenton

4.3 mi in | ~9m

Njtp South: Camden

36.1 mi in | ~46m | via NJTP

Wilmington

36.1 mi in | ~46m | via NJTP

Burlington

43.4 mi in | ~54m

Mount Holly

43.4 mi in | ~54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	38.7 mi	44m
Main Street	2.9 mi	4m
Mount Holly Bypass	2.8 mi	4m
Medford-Mount Holly Road	2.1 mi	3m
US 1	1.7 mi	2m
Burlington-Mount Holly Road	1.7 mi	2m
Stokes Road	1.4 mi	2m
Plainfield Avenue	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 38.7 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Fairview, 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

1.2 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Route 18

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

225 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

31 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward Burlington, Mount Holly Use the right lane.

Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

0.1 mi · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

Turn right onto CR 541

1.7 mi · 2 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CR 541

2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Holly Bypass

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto CR 541

2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 541

2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 541

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on CR 541

1.4 mi · 2 min · Stokes Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Toward Dixontown Road

Turn left

94 ft · 7 sec

Turn right

182 ft · 13 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though it is always wise to check for typical traffic patterns on the New Jersey Turnpike before heading out. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 1 hour and 14 minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep your $9 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as prices can vary depending on where you start your trip. Prioritize checking the traffic flow on the Turnpike specifically, as that 38.7-mile stretch represents the core of your travel time.

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 28 miles from Edison, NJ, or about 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 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 56 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28 miles or 36m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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 56 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edison, NJ.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 38.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28 mi from Edison, NJ · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

28 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairview, NJ

The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, NJ.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.27 one way

$18.53 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$10.14	$20.28
premium	$4.92	$10.85	$21.70
diesel	$5.64	$12.44	$24.88

Estimated Tolls: $5.43

New Jersey Turnpike (38.7 mi) $5.42

Nj Turnpike (0.1 mi) $0.01

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.8	$5.88	$2.69
Efficient EV	14	$4.90	$2.24
EV Truck/SUV	22.4	$7.84	$3.58

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Edison, NJ

Night in Edison on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview, NJ

Night in Fairview on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

1 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 14m 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 Fairview, NJ covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Main Street, Mount Holly Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28 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 $9.27 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.

Between Edison, NJ and Fairview, NJ, road signs point toward Brunswick, Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Burlington - among others.

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Trip from Edison, NJ to Fairview, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fairview, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Edison, NJ

Fairview, NJ

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 14m on the road

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