Origin
Fort Lee, NJ
Afternoon in Fort Lee on Thursday
Local time
4:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lee, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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 41.4 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palisade Avenue, Central Boulevard, 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 41.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisade Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Lee, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lee, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade Avenue | — | — |
| Central Boulevard | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| US 46 West | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | — | — |
| I 287 North | — | — |
| I 287 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Palisade Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Lemoine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lemoine Avenue
2
Continue on Palisade Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisade Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Central Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
5th Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward US 46 West
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 46 West
6
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
13
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
18 mi
·
22 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
16
Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
17
Keep slight right to continue on CR 514 West: Raritan Center
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
CR 514 West: Raritan Center
18
Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
21
Take the exit slight right
210 ft
·
4 sec
22
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fulton Street
23
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
24
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
25
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Fort Lee, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 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
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
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
Afternoon in Edison on Thursday
Local time
4:39 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
49m 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 41.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisade Avenue, Central Boulevard, 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 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 $6.86 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.
The drive from Fort Lee, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lee, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Lee, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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