Origin
Medford Lakes, NJ
Morning in Medford Lakes on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford Lakes, 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 19m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medford Lakes, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, Main Street, Mount Holly Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 57.2 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 541 / Stokes Road.
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 57.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Stokes Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 541 / Stokes Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 541 / Stokes Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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...
7
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Medford Lakes, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Rutgers University.
All Turns
13.1 mi in
|
~22m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
13.3 mi in
|
~22m
|
via NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Njtp North: New York
13.5 mi in
|
~23m
Rutgers University
53.4 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38.8 mi | 44m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Stokes Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Medford-Mount Holly Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 38.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Indian Trail
428 ft
·
20 sec
·
Indian Trail
2
Turn right onto Big Look Trail
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Big Look Trail
3
At end of road, turn left onto Bowker Road
357 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bowker Road
4
Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Mohawk Trail
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 541
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Stokes Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 541
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on CR 541
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medford-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CR 541
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto CR 541
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on CR 541
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
11
Continue on CR 541
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mount Holly Bypass
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 541
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
14
Turn left onto Hancock Lane
306 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hancock Lane
15
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward NJTP North: New York
17
Merge onto NJTP
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
34 mi
·
38 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
22
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 18
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
25
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
28
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
29
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
30
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
31
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
32
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Medford Lakes, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Medford Lakes, 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
$9.48 one way
$18.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.47
New Jersey Turnpike
(38.8 mi)
$5.44
Nj Turnpike
(0.2 mi)
$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Edison on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
29 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 19m 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 Medford Lakes, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Main Street, Mount Holly Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Medford Lakes, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.48 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 57.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Stokes Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Medford Lakes, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Rutgers University.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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