Origin
Edison, NJ
Late night in Edison on Thursday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Highland Park, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Highland Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Highland Park, NJ covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 $10.88 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
32.8 miles from Edison, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 65.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 Highland Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Highland 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 Highland 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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 73 North: Camden
16
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
17
Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
18
Merge slight left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
20
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North-South Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Collingswood
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 130 North: Collingswood
22
Merge slight left onto Crescent Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Klemm Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Klemm Avenue
24
Turn left onto Sylvan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
25
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 32.8 miles from Edison, NJ, or about 41m 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 14 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland 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 65.6 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 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 32.8 mi from Edison, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland Park, NJ
The final approach into Highland 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
$10.88 one way
$21.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Highland Park, NJ
Late night in Highland Park on Thursday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
9 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 22m 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 Highland Park, NJ covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 32.8 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 $10.88 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 Highland Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Highland Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edison, NJ to Highland Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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