The drive from Farmingdale, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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 $15.93 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
48 miles from Farmingdale, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 96.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Farmingdale, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h 12m, 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 42 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 4.3 miles in near NJ 49; CR 555 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 96.1 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 4.3 miles (NJ 49; CR 555 / West Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
4.3 mi into trip|~7m in|NJ 49; CR 555 / West Main Street
Merge onto NJ 49; CR 555 / West Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
91.6 mi into trip|~2h 2m 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
92.3 mi into trip|~2h 3m 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
92.5 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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
92.7 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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 Farmingdale, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
New York
44.5 mi in|~1h 3m|via US 206
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
61 mi in|~1h 24m
Njtp North: New York City
61.7 mi in|~1h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
29.1 mi
33m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
US 206
16.5 mi
20m
South Lincoln Avenue
8 mi
11m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
2m
Cedarville Road
2.2 mi
3m
US 1
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 29.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmingdale, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on CR 625
43 ft·5 sec·Hogbin Road
2
Turn right onto CR 670
1.0 mi·1 min·West Buckshutem Road
3
Turn left onto CR 610
2.2 mi·3 min·Cedarville Road
4
Continue on CR 610
1.1 mi·1 min·Cedar Street
5
Merge onto NJ 49; CR 555
0.3 mi·30 sec·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto NJ 47
0.5 mi·44 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto East Broad Street
395 ft·14 sec·East Broad Street
8
Turn left onto CR 555
236 ft·3 sec·North 3rd Street
9
Turn slight right onto CR 555
1.4 mi·2 min·Wheaton Avenue
10
Continue on CR 555
0.3 mi·24 sec·South Main Road
11
Turn slight right onto CR 655
8.0 mi·11 min·South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·23 sec·Wheat Road
13
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
14
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
15
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
16
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi·5 min·12th Street
17
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi·29 sec·Route 54 North
18
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi·2 min·12th Street
19
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
20
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft·8 sec·NJ 54
21
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
23
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi·10 min·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New YorkUse the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi·10 min·US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
28
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
29 mi·33 min·New Jersey Turnpike
29
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward NJ 18, US 1: New BrunswickUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers UniversityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft·7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
32
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi·14 sec·State Route 18
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 1 North: NewarkUse the left / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi·1 min·US 1
35
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·16 sec·US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 1
Use the right lane.
37
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi·34 sec·US 1
38
Turn right
462 ft·39 sec
39
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi·3 min·Plainfield Avenue
40
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft·17 sec·Central Avenue
41
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft·28 sec·Reed Street
42
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 48 miles from Farmingdale, NJ, or about 1h 8m 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 8m 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 47m
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 Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale, NJ
This is one driving day of about 96.1 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Farmingdale, 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 48 mi from Farmingdale, NJ
· 1h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 96.1
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 96.1
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 96.1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.41
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Farmingdale, NJ
Night
in Farmingdale on Friday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edison, NJ
Night
in Edison on Friday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
48 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
10 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
2h 12m 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 Farmingdale, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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 48 miles from Farmingdale, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.93 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 25 significant decision points across 96.1 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 4.3 miles (NJ 49; CR 555 / West Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Farmingdale, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
