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Trip from Newark, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

66.4 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

township of New Jersey, United States

Edgewater Park, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 66.4-mile drive from Newark to Edgewater Park, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95, making it a straightforward journey focused on efficient travel. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route is quite economical. Both your starting and ending points are within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, so you won't be experiencing a change in scenery or climate. The overall feel is that of a practical, highway-centric trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 84% of the drive taking place on major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 49.6 miles, meaning you'll encounter long periods of consistent speed and minimal interruptions. While the route is largely built for speed, you will transition onto Burlington Pike closer to your destination, offering a slight change in the driving environment. This progression from high-speed interstate to a more local road is a common characteristic of many New Jersey commutes.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 49.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Burlington Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Mulberry Street.

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 66.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mulberry Street

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
5.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
5.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
9
55.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
7
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Newark, NJ and Edgewater Park, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Philadelphia and Burlington.

Njtp South: Trenton

5.4 mi in | ~11m

Philadelphia

55.5 mi in | ~1h 9m | via I 95

Burlington

58.9 mi in | ~1h 13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 49.6 mi 57m
Burlington Pike 4.5 mi 7m
I 95 3.4 mi 3m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
McCarter Highway 1.5 mi 3m
Beverly Road 1.3 mi 1m
NJ 81 1.1 mi 2m
Mulberry Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 49.6 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Edgewater Park, NJ.

1

Start on CR 510

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Market Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn slight right onto NJ 21

1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 1; US 9
5

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7

Continue on NJ 81

1.1 mi · 2 min · NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

315 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
10

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

50 mi · 57 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 95
Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 130 South: Burlington
14

Merge onto US 130

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road
15

Continue on US 130

4.4 mi · 7 min · Burlington Pike
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Burlington Pike
17

Continue on US 130; CR 543

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Washington Avenue
18

Turn slight right onto CR 543

1.3 mi · 1 min · Beverly Road
19

Continue on CR 543

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Warren Street East
20

Turn right onto Cliff Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Cliff Avenue
21

Turn right onto Cottage Avenue

184 ft · 8 sec · Cottage Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Cottage Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.2 mi from Newark, NJ · 43m into the drive

township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Windsor, NJ

33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Old Bridge, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edgewater Park, NJ

The final approach into Edgewater Park, 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

$11.01 one way

$22.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.06 $24.11
premium $4.93 $12.88 $25.75
diesel $5.61 $14.66 $29.32

Estimated Tolls: $6.95

New Jersey Turnpike (49.6 mi) $6.95

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$7

Total

$18

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.97 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.30 $4.25

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newark, NJ

Evening in Newark on Thursday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgewater Park, NJ

Evening in Edgewater Park on Thursday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

West Windsor, NJ

33 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

11 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 26m 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 Newark, NJ to Edgewater Park, NJ covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Burlington Pike, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Newark, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.01 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 66.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newark, NJ and Edgewater Park, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Philadelphia and Burlington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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