Origin
Fort Lee, NJ
Evening in Fort Lee on Thursday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lee, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lee, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Lee, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 38.7 miles and takes about 58m 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 Western Spur, US 1, Woodbridge Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 38.7 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
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 I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Tean...
9
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m 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 slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
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 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Per...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Lee, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Newark, Njtp South: Trenton, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
Njtp South: Newark
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
Njtp South: Trenton
4.3 mi in
|
~8m
Perth Amboy
32.6 mi in
|
~45m
Cr 514 West: Raritan Center
33.4 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 27.1 mi | 35m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Post Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Central Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Palisade Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lemoine Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 27.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 67
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lemoine Avenue
2
Continue on NJ 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisade Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Central Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
5th Street
5
Take the ramp
494 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 46 West
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; NJTP
18 mi
·
22 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 10
Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on CR 514
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Old Post Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Post Road
20
Turn left onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
21
Take the exit
208 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fulton Street
23
Turn right onto CR 529
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
24
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
25
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Fort Lee, NJ · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Fort Lee, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edison, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.80
New Jersey Turnpike
(27.1 mi)
$3.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$4
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Edison, NJ
Evening in Edison on Thursday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
58m 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 Fort Lee, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 38.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, US 1, Woodbridge Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Fort Lee, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.42 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 short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fort Lee, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Newark, Njtp South: Trenton, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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