Origin
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Late night in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth Beach, 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
50m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 33.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Boulevard North, Joline Avenue, NJ 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 50m drive with frequent turns across 33.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Boulevard North 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 50m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Boulevard North | — | — |
| Joline Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 18 | — | — |
| NJ 18 North | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Reed Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Boulevard North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Riverdale Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Avenue
2
Turn straight onto Ocean Boulevard North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Boulevard North
3
Turn right onto Joline Avenue
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Joline Avenue
4
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
5
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
6
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
29 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 1 North: Newark
8
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
11
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
12
Turn right
463 ft
·
39 sec
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
14
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Monmouth Beach, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Monmouth Beach, 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
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Edison, NJ
Late night in Edison on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
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
4 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
50m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 33.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Boulevard North, Joline Avenue, NJ 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 50m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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