Origin
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Monday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
Garrison Gao
Little Ferry, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ covers 36.5 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, I 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.04 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
18.2 miles from Edison, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 36.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 36.5 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 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
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 I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
8
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 95 North: New York
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
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 US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Towns Along This Route
Between Edison, NJ and Little Ferry, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp, Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Palisades Park.
Njtp
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Gsp
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
4.7 mi in
|
~8m
Njtp North: New York
5.1 mi in
|
~10m
Palisades Park
34.2 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| I 287 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 46 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 17.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Little Ferry, 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
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP
7
Merge onto I 287
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
17 mi
·
21 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
11 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 46 West: Ridgefield Park
15
Merge onto US 46
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto CR 503
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 40
327 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Charles Street
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charles Street
19
Arrive at destination
Charles Street
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 18.2 miles from Edison, NJ, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 36.5 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.2 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Ferry, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 36.5 miles and 53m.
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 17.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Edison, NJ · 26m 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Little Ferry, NJ
The final approach into Little Ferry, 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 Little Ferry, 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
$6.04 one way
$12.08 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.02
New Jersey Turnpike
(28.7 mi)
$4.02
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
$6
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
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
Little Ferry, NJ
Afternoon in Little Ferry on Monday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Little Ferry, NJ covers 36.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, I 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 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 $6.04 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 36.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Edison, NJ and Little Ferry, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp, Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Palisades Park.
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