The drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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, Trenton Road, US 206 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 80.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 29.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.2 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 29.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
29.2 mi into trip|~41m in|US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
8
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18, US 1: New 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.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
8
77 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
77.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Egg Harbor City, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
New York
29.2 mi in|~41m|via US 206
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
45.7 mi in|~1h 2m
Njtp North: New York City
46.4 mi in|~1h 4m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
29.1 mi
33m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
US 206
16.5 mi
20m
White Horse Pike
11.5 mi
17m
US 1
1.6 mi
2m
Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi
3m
State Route 18
0.1 mi
<1m
Reed Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 29.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Egg Harbor City, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 50
79 ft·8 sec·Philadelphia Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 30
12 mi·17 min·White Horse Pike
3
Take the exit
201 ft·5 sec
Toward US 206 North
4
Merge onto US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
5
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi·10 min·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New YorkUse the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi·10 min·US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
29 mi·33 min·New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward NJ 18, US 1: New BrunswickUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers UniversityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft·7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
15
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi·14 sec·State Route 18
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 1 North: NewarkUse the left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi·1 min·US 1
18
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·16 sec·US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 1
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi·34 sec·US 1
21
Turn right
462 ft·39 sec
22
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi·3 min·Plainfield Avenue
23
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft·17 sec·Central Avenue
24
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft·28 sec·Reed Street
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 40.4 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edison, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Egg Harbor City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Egg Harbor City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 29.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Egg Harbor City, NJ
· 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
The final approach into Edison, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 81.1
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
$10
near mile 81.1
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 81.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.40 one way
$26.79 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.67
$29.34
premium
$4.93
$15.67
$31.34
diesel
$5.61
$17.84
$35.68
Estimated Tolls: $4.07
New Jersey Turnpike
(29.1 mi)$4.07
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.48
$3.88
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.07
$3.23
EV Truck/SUV
32.3
0
$11.31
$5.17
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 17, 2026
Origin
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Late night
in Egg Harbor City on Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edison, NJ
Late night
in Edison on Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
40 mi in
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 50m 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 Egg Harbor City, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, US 206. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.40 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 80.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 29.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Egg Harbor City, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
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.
