Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Hawthorne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ covers 36.2 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 Garden State Parkway, Lincoln Highway, Middlesex Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 36.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Lincoln Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.6 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lincoln Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue
Turn right onto CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward NJ 19: Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
8
32.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Street
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Hawthorne, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Del Water Gap.
Gsp Toll North
6.3 mi in
|
~14m
Del Water Gap
32.6 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 23.6 mi | 32m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Middlesex Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wagaraw Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 23.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ.
1
Start on this road
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 529
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn left onto NJ 27
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Turn left onto CR 669
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn right onto CR 669
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Middlesex Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
467 ft
·
11 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
this road
11
Merge onto GSP
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CR 509
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto River Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
River Street
19
Turn left onto CR 650
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
CR 650
20
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on CR 504
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Goffle Road
22
Turn slight right onto CR 504
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Wagaraw Road
23
Turn left onto CR 665
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto CR 654
419 ft
·
16 sec
·
Diamond Bridge Avenue
25
Turn left onto Royal Avenue
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Royal Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Royal Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Edison, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hawthorne, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hawthorne, 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
$6.00 one way
$12.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.42
Garden State Parkway
(23.6 mi)
$1.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Hawthorne, NJ
Morning in Hawthorne on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
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 Edison, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ covers 36.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Lincoln Highway, Middlesex Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $6.00 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Edison, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Del Water Gap.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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