Trip from Margate City, NJ to Edison, NJ

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

102.3 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 0m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 28m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 4m

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

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Margate City, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Edison, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

Traveling from Margate City to Edison covers 102.3 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. Because this is a straightforward highway-focused drive within the Northeast region, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. The route relies heavily on the Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, and NJ 34 to move you efficiently between these two New Jersey points. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this trip is designed for speed and convenience rather than a leisurely pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

51.2 miles from Margate City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience, as 91 percent of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.3 miles. The character of the road is consistent and functional, designed to move traffic steadily through the state. While you will transition onto NJ 18 and NJ 34 to reach your destination, the overall feel remains that of a focused, efficient transit. Be prepared for a standard highway rhythm that prioritizes getting you to Edison as quickly as possible.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 102.3 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 23.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

23.7 mi into trip | ~30m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

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 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...

68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, I 195 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward GSP North, I 195 West

68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 West: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 195 West: Trenton

69 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

Towns Along This Route

Between Margate City, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Trenton and Gsp North.

Gsp Toll North

6.4 mi in | ~10m

Trenton

67.9 mi in | ~1h 22m

Gsp North

68.2 mi in | ~1h 23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	61.3 mi	1h 11m
NJ 18	21.4 mi	24m
NJ 34	7 mi	9m
Tilton Road	2.1 mi	3m
Downbeach Express	1.8 mi	2m
US 1	1.6 mi	2m
Plainfield Avenue	1.3 mi	3m
NJ 33	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 61.3 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Margate City, NJ and Edison, NJ.

Start on CR 629; OD

10 ft · 3 sec · Ventnor Avenue

Turn right onto CR 563

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 563

1.8 mi · 2 min · Downbeach Express

Continue on CR 563

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard

Continue on CR 563

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Mill Road

Turn slight right onto CR 563

2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

Use the slight right / right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 651

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Fire Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto US 40; US 322

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Black Horse Pike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward GSP Toll North

Merge onto GSP

17 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

44 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward GSP North, I 195 West Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 195 West: Trenton Use the right lane.

Merge onto NJ 138

0.2 mi · 16 sec · NJ 138

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto NJ 34

3.4 mi · 4 min · NJ 34

Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34

451 ft · 6 sec · NJ 33; NJ 34

Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 33; NJ 34

Take the exit onto NJ 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 34

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

Merge onto NJ 18

21 mi · 24 min · NJ 18

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 1 North: Newark Use the left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 1

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 1

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 1

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1

0.4 mi · 34 sec · US 1

Use the none lane.

Turn right

462 ft · 39 sec

At end of road, turn left onto CR 529

1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue

Turn right onto Reed Street

523 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing to schedule mid-route overnight stops. However, keep in mind that the Garden State Parkway can experience varying traffic volumes, so checking real-time conditions before you pull out of Margate City is a smart move. Because the entire 102.3-mile trip is manageable in just over two hours, you likely won't need to plan for major rest breaks unless you prefer them. Keep your $17 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and ensure your tank is ready for the 61.3-mile stretch on the Parkway. Staying alert during the long highway segments is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Edison.

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 51.2 miles from Margate City, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.3 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.2 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edison, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Margate City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Margate City, NJ

This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Margate City, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 61.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.2 mi from Margate City, NJ · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

51 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Margate City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.3 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Edison, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.93 one way

$33.86 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$18.52	$37.05
premium	$4.92	$19.82	$39.65
diesel	$5.64	$22.73	$45.46

Estimated Tolls: $3.68

Garden State Parkway (61.3 mi) $3.68

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.7	$10.74	$4.91
Efficient EV	25.6	$8.95	$4.09
EV Truck/SUV	40.9	$14.32	$6.55

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Margate City, NJ

Evening in Margate City on Sunday

Local time

7:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edison, NJ

Evening in Edison on Sunday

Local time

7:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 9m 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 Margate City, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Margate City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.93 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.

Between Margate City, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Trenton and Gsp North.

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Trip from Margate City, NJ to Edison, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Edison, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Margate City, NJ

Edison, NJ

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 9m on the road

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