Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
The drive from Edison, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 32.9 miles and takes about 49m 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, Newman Springs Road, I 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 49m highway drive covering 32.9 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Newman Springs Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 miles on Garden State Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Newman Springs Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 287.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edison, NJ and Monmouth Beach, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp, Gsp South, Cr 520: Red Bank and Lincroft.
Njtp
Gsp
Gsp South
Cr 520: Red Bank
Lincroft
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Newman Springs Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| I 287 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| NJ 440 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Seven Bridges Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Monmouth Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Patten Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Monmouth Beach, NJ.
Start on this road
Continue on Reed Street
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 529
Turn left onto NJ 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 287
Continue on NJ 440
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 520
Continue on CR 520
Turn left onto NJ 35; CR 520
Turn right onto CR 520
Continue on CR 520; CR 11
Turn left onto CR 520
Turn right onto CR 33
Continue on CR 33
Turn left onto CR 33
Turn left onto Patten Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Wesley Street
Continue on Riverdale Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Edison, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Monmouth Beach, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.45 one way
$10.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Edison on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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