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Trip from Edison, NJ to Stratford, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

63.6 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

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

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Edison, NJ

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Downtown Stratford, NJ, NJ

Stratford, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Edison, NJ to Stratford, NJ covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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, I 295, Burnt Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 63.6 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.2 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 29 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 48.2 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.6 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 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
7
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

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

Use the right lane. Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpik...
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
58.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

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 32 Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Edison, NJ and Stratford, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Cr 561: Haddonfield - among others.

Njtp Toll

3.9 mi in | ~7m

Njtp South: Trenton

4.3 mi in | ~9m

Njtp South: Camden

36.1 mi in | ~46m | via NJTP

Wilmington

36.1 mi in | ~46m | via NJTP

Camden

52.9 mi in | ~1h 5m

Cr 561: Haddonfield

58.6 mi in | ~1h 13m

Voorhees

58.6 mi in | ~1h 13m

Gibbsboro

58.6 mi in | ~1h 13m

Cr 561 East: Voorhees

58.8 mi in | ~1h 13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 48.2 mi 55m
I 295 4.3 mi 4m
Burnt Mill Road 2.8 mi 5m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
Plainfield Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Laurel Road East 0.7 mi 1m
State Route 18 0.6 mi 1m
White Horse Road West 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 48.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Stratford, 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
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 right 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

31 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto NJ 73

0.5 mi · 42 sec · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
18

Merge onto I 295

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 295
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 32 Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn slight left

317 ft · 14 sec
Toward CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21

Turn left onto CR 561

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
22

Turn slight right

347 ft · 12 sec
Use the right lane.
23

Turn straight onto CR 670

2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto CR 673

0.6 mi · 1 min · White Horse Road West
Use the right lane.
25

Continue on CR 673

0.7 mi · 1 min · Laurel Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn right onto CR 669

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Warwick Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Turn left onto Temple Avenue

345 ft · 13 sec · Temple Avenue
28

Turn right onto Drexel Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Drexel Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

Drexel Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.8 mi from Edison, NJ · 41m into the drive

township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States; county seat of Burlington County, New Jersey

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Holly, NJ

32 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

Manalapan, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stratford, NJ

The final approach into Stratford, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.54 one way

$21.09 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.55 $23.10
premium $4.93 $12.33 $24.67
diesel $5.61 $14.04 $28.08

Estimated Tolls: $6.75

New Jersey Turnpike (48.2 mi) $6.75

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$7

Total

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.68 $3.05
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.90 $4.07

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Edison, NJ

Late night in Edison on Saturday

Local time

5:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stratford, NJ

Late night in Stratford on Saturday

Local time

5:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Mount Holly, NJ

32 mi in

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

24 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

1h 23m 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 Stratford, NJ covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, Burnt Mill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.8 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 $10.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.6 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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

Between Edison, NJ and Stratford, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Cr 561: Haddonfield - among others.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.

How this page is built

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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