Trip from Edison, NJ to Moorestown, NJ

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

53.3 mi

86 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

Downtown Edison, NJ, NJ

Edison, NJ

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Downtown Moorestown, NJ, NJ

Moorestown, NJ

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Edison to Moorestown, expect a straightforward 53.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to complete in a single sitting without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Navigating through New Jersey is simple, primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and US 1. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows, making it a stress-free commute across the region.

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

26.7 miles from Edison, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as 89% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on major arterial roads, including a significant 29-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The road maintains a consistent, fast-paced personality throughout the journey, prioritizing efficiency over scenic detours. While you will encounter a mix of the Turnpike, I-295, and US 1, the transition between these roads is designed for steady movement. Be prepared for a functional, interstate-heavy drive that prioritizes reaching your destination quickly.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 29 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. 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 27 significant decision points across 53.3 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 27 key points

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

7
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
9
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
8
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
8
33.7 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
8
51.1 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40 Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

Towns Along This Route

Between Edison, NJ and Moorestown, NJ, road signs point toward Brunswick, Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton and Trenton.

Brunswick

3 mi in | ~6m

Njtp Toll

3.9 mi in | ~7m

Njtp South: Trenton

4.3 mi in | ~9m

Trenton

33.7 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 29 mi 33m
I 295 15.2 mi 17m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
Plainfield Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
NJ 38 1 mi 1m
State Route 18 0.6 mi 1m
Rising Sun Road 0.6 mi <1m
Mount Laurel Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 29 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.2 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
Use the none lane.
5

Turn right onto US 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Route 18
Use the none lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

225 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

29 mi · 33 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto US 206

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 206
Use the none lane.
16

Continue on US 206

273 ft · 7 sec · US 206
Use the none lane.
17

Turn right onto Connector Road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Connector Road
Use the right lane.
18

Turn right onto Rising Sun Road

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Rising Sun Road
Use the right lane.
19

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 295 South
20

Merge onto I 295

15 mi · 17 min · I 295
Use the none lane.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 40 Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto NJ 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 38
Use the none lane.
23

Take the exit

360 ft · 10 sec
24

Turn right onto CR 603

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Mount Laurel Road
Use the none lane.
25

Turn left onto CR 537; CR 603

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Main Street
26

Turn right onto CR 603

498 ft · 11 sec · Chester Avenue
27

Turn right onto East 2nd Street

206 ft · 14 sec · East 2nd Street
28

Turn left

89 ft · 11 sec
29

Turn left

85 ft · 6 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively brief drive of just over an hour, you have plenty of freedom regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the New Jersey Turnpike is a smart move, as congestion can fluctuate during peak hours. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this 53.3-mile trip, you can easily handle the drive in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Make sure your tank is ready for the $9 fuel expenditure before you merge onto the highway. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert when transitioning from the Turnpike onto I-295, as the exit sequences can be fast-moving and require quick lane positioning.

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 26.7 miles from Edison, NJ, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 53.3 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26.7 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moorestown, 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.

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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 53.3 miles and 1h 9m.

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 29 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.7 mi from Edison, NJ · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

27 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 53.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Moorestown, NJ

The final approach into Moorestown, 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 Moorestown, 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

$8.82 one way

$17.64 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $9.65 $19.30
premium $4.92 $10.33 $20.66
diesel $5.64 $11.84 $23.68

Estimated Tolls: $4.06

New Jersey Turnpike (29 mi) $4.06

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

$9

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.66 $2.13
EV Truck/SUV 21.3 0 $7.46 $3.41

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

10:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moorestown, NJ

Night in Moorestown on Sunday

Local time

10:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

3 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

1h 9m 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 Moorestown, NJ covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $8.82 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 27 significant decision points across 53.3 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 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.
Between Edison, NJ and Moorestown, NJ, road signs point toward Brunswick, Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton and Trenton.

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