Trip from Edison, NJ to Newfield, NJ

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

89.8 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 46m ★

6 AM

1h 54m

8 AM

2h 11m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 1m

5 PM

2h 10m

8 PM

1h 49m

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

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Edison, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Edison to Newfield, you are looking at an 89.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. This route is designed as a straightforward day trip, making it an ideal choice if you want to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, and West Boulevard. Budgeting approximately $15 for fuel should cover your travel costs for this specific distance. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. Overall, this is a highly practical transit route that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing.

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

44.9 miles from Edison, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 89.8-mile trip is largely highway-focused, with 67% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a significant stretch of interstate travel, as your longest uninterrupted segment covers 56.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. Once you transition off the turnpike, the character of the drive shifts as you move onto Veterans Memorial Highway and West Boulevard. While the initial portion of the trip is defined by the fast-paced, high-volume nature of the turnpike, the latter section offers a different rhythm as you approach Newfield. Expect a professional, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.

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

There are about 28 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 56.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 89.8 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 3.2 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; at 36.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

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

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

36.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

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 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

Towns Along This Route

Between Edison, NJ and Newfield, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Vineland.

Njtp South: Camden

36.1 mi in | ~46m | via NJTP

Wilmington

36.1 mi in | ~46m | via NJTP

Philadelphia

61.8 mi in | ~1h 16m

Vineland

64.6 mi in | ~1h 22m | via NJ 55

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	56.7 mi	1h 5m
Veterans Memorial Highway	21.1 mi	24m
West Boulevard	2.5 mi	4m
US 1	1.7 mi	2m
Plainfield Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Harding Highway	1.1 mi	1m
North-South Freeway	0.9 mi	1m
Creek Road	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 56.7 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Newfield, NJ.

Start on this road

175 ft · 12 sec · this road

Continue on Reed Street

348 ft · 20 sec · Reed Street

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 18 sec · Central Avenue

Turn right onto CR 529

1.2 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Route 18

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

225 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

31 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

25 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 168

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Black Horse Pike

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 659

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Browning Road

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto CR 753

0.8 mi · 2 min · Creek Road

Turn left onto Harding Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Harding Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Merge onto NJ 42

0.9 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55

21 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 39A Toward US 40 East: Malaga Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Harding Highway

Continue on US 40

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 661

424 ft · 13 sec · Salem Avenue

Turn right onto Colonial Avenue

309 ft · 13 sec · Colonial Avenue

Arrive at destination

Colonial Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, to avoid the heavier traffic often associated with the New Jersey Turnpike, try to time your departure outside of peak commuting hours. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this route, you can easily complete the 89.8 miles in one go, but keeping a small buffer in your $15 fuel budget is a smart move for peace of mind. Given that the majority of your travel happens on high-speed highways, ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained speeds before you pull out of Edison. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks along the Veterans Memorial Highway stretch if you need to stretch your legs.

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 44.9 miles from Edison, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.7 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 56m 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 36m

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

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 89.8 miles and 1h 54m.

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 56.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.9 mi from Edison, NJ · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newfield, NJ

The final approach into Newfield, 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 Newfield, 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

$14.86 one way

$29.72 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.26	$32.52
premium	$4.92	$17.40	$34.80
diesel	$5.64	$19.95	$39.90

Estimated Tolls: $7.94

New Jersey Turnpike (56.7 mi) $7.94

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.9	$9.43	$4.31
Efficient EV	22.5	$7.86	$3.59
EV Truck/SUV	35.9	$12.57	$5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Edison, NJ

Night in Edison on Sunday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newfield, NJ

Night in Newfield on Sunday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

25 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 54m 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 Newfield, NJ covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, West Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.9 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 $14.86 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.

Between Edison, NJ and Newfield, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Vineland.

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