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Trip from Little Ferry, NJ to Edison, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

47m

Distance

37.5 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Little Ferry, NJ, NJ

Little Ferry, NJ

Garrison Gao

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Edison, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Little Ferry, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 37.5 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sylvan Avenue, I 95 South, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 37.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sylvan 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 47m 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sylvan Avenue
I 95 South
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
I 287 North
I 287
CR 514 West
Woodbridge Avenue
Old Post Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sylvan Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Ferry, NJ and Edison, NJ.

1

Start on Charles Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Charles Street
2

Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvan Avenue
3

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road

305 ft · 7 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
4

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
5

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

0.6 mi · 50 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7

Take the exit slight left

0.5 mi · 43 sec
8

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
9

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

18 mi · 22 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10

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
11

Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

0.1 mi · 20 sec · I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
12

Keep slight right to continue on CR 514 West: Raritan Center

0.3 mi · 42 sec · CR 514 West: Raritan Center
13

Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue
14

Turn straight onto Old Post Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road
15

Turn left

1.3 mi · 2 min
16

Take the exit slight right

210 ft · 4 sec
17

Turn straight onto Fulton Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Fulton Street
18

Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
19

Turn left onto Central Avenue

344 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue
20

Turn right onto Reed Street

522 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.7 mi from Little Ferry, NJ · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Somerset, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Little Ferry, 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

$6.22 one way

$12.43 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.81 $13.62
premium $4.93 $7.27 $14.55
diesel $5.61 $8.28 $16.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.94 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.25 $2.40

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Little Ferry, NJ

Evening in Little Ferry on Thursday

Local time

5:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edison, NJ

Evening in Edison on Thursday

Local time

5:36 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

1 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

47m 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 37.5 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sylvan Avenue, I 95 South, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Little Ferry, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.22 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 47m 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 Little Ferry, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Little Ferry, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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