Origin
Laurel Springs, NJ
Late night in Laurel Springs on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel Springs, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel Springs, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 63.6-mile drive from Laurel Springs, NJ, to Edison, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295, this route is heavily highway-focused, making up 86% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. No overnight stops are necessary, and you'll experience a direct, efficient transit between these two New Jersey locations. This drive offers a straightforward path for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 63.6-mile trip, with 86% of the route being on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 48.3 miles. While the profile indicates a highway-centric drive, the inclusion of roads like Burnt Mill Road suggests brief transitions off the main interstates. The character is largely one of efficient travel, prioritizing directness over varied scenery. This is a route built for covering ground.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 48.3 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 9.1 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 23 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laurel Springs, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Rutgers University.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
Njtp North: New York
10.2 mi in
|
~17m
Rutgers University
59.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 48.3 mi | 55m |
| I 295 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Burnt Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Laurel Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Road West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stone Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 48.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Springs, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Tomlinson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Tomlinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue
297 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto CR 669
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Stone Road
4
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 673
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 670
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
8
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Berlin Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 295 North
10
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 73
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
34 mi
·
38 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
20
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 18
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
23
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
26
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
27
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
28
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
30
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Laurel Springs, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Laurel Springs, 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.
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: $6.76
New Jersey Turnpike
(48.3 mi)
$6.76
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.
Destination
Edison, NJ
Late night in Edison on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 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 24m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 Laurel Springs, 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 23 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Laurel Springs, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Rutgers University.
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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