Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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The drive from Newark, NJ to Edgewater, NJ covers 15.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tonnelle Avenue, River Road, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (NJ 7 / New Wittpenn Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward Central Avenue, Kearny
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto NJ 7 / New Wittpenn Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right onto Bulls Ferry Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn left onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newark, NJ to Edgewater, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Kearny along the way.
Kearny
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Ferry Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| New Wittpenn Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 76th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Edgewater, NJ.
Start on CR 510
Continue on Ferry Street
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
Continue on US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit
Turn left
Continue on Central Avenue
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Continue on Fish House Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 7
Continue on US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Turn right onto 76th Street
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Turn right onto 79th Street
At end of road, turn left onto Boulevard East
Turn sharp right onto Bulls Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 505
Turn left onto Hilliard Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Newark on Friday
Local time
1:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
1:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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