Origin
Edison, NJ
Evening in Edison on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
133.1 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
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6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Edison to North Wildwood, expect a straightforward 133.1-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 41 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the coast without needing an overnight stop. You will primarily navigate via the Garden State Parkway, I-287, and North Wildwood Boulevard, keeping your transit costs manageable with an estimated $22 fuel budget. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you head south. Whether you are looking for a weekend escape or a spontaneous day out, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable way to reach the Jersey Shore.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Edison, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, efficient experience behind the wheel, as 94% of this trip consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for a significant 121.1-mile stretch of your total travel. The road maintains a consistent, fast-paced personality as you transition from the northern NJ corridor toward the coast. While the journey is largely an interstate grind, the final transition onto North Wildwood Boulevard provides a necessary change of pace as you reach your destination. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed to get you to your beach destination with minimal navigation hurdles.
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.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 121.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and North Wildwood Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 133.1 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 0.6 miles (NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
6.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP South
6
8.7 mi into trip
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~14m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
9.4 mi into trip
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~15m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
128.1 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 121.1 mi | 2h 21m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| I 287 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| NJ 440 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Spruce Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 121.1 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and North Wildwood, NJ.
1
Start on this road
175 ft
·
12 sec
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this road
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
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Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
18 sec
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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
Use the none lane.
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 440
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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NJ 440
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward GSP South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Garden State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
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Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
119 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto NJ 147
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Wildwood Boulevard
15
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Spruce Avenue
16
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Anglesea Drive
17
Continue on CR 621; OD
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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New Jersey Avenue
18
Turn left onto East 12th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 12th Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
East 12th Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 41-minute drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuter traffic, as the Garden State Parkway can become quite busy. You only need to plan for one major stop along the way, which is plenty to keep you refreshed for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule based on your arrival goals rather than fatigue. Remember that the vast majority of your travel is on high-speed roads, so keep a steady pace and be prepared for toll stops along the Parkway. Checking local traffic reports before you leave Edison will help ensure your trip stays within that 2-hour and 41-minute window.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Edison, NJ, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.1 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Wildwood, 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 133.1 miles and 2h 41m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 121.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Edison, NJ · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.1 miles.
Arriving in North Wildwood, NJ
The final approach into North Wildwood, 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 North Wildwood, NJ.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.02 one way
$44.05 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.57 | $59.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.26
Garden State Parkway
(121.1 mi)
$7.26
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
$22
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.98 | $6.39 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
North Wildwood, NJ
Evening in North Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
4 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
2h 41m 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 North Wildwood, NJ covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, North Wildwood Boulevard, 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 66.5 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 $22.02 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 133.1 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 0.6 miles (NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edison, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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