Origin
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Friday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Edgewater, NJ
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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Trip Overview
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 Ferry Street, Raymond Boulevard, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ferry Street 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 Newark, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is easy. At 27m 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 Newark, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Street | — | — |
| Raymond Boulevard | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| Fish House Road | — | — |
| NJ 7 East | — | — |
| New Wittpenn Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ferry Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Edgewater, NJ.
1
Start on Market Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
2
Continue on Ferry Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
3
Continue on Raymond Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Raymond Boulevard
4
Continue on Lincoln Highway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue, Kearny
466 ft
·
13 sec
·
Central Avenue, Kearny
6
Turn left
157 ft
·
7 sec
7
Continue on Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
8
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
9
Continue on Fish House Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fish House Road
10
Take the ramp straight toward NJ 7 East: Jersey City
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
NJ 7 East: Jersey City
11
Merge slight left onto New Wittpenn Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
12
Continue on US 1-9 Truck
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 1-9 Truck
13
Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
14
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
15
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
76th Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
17
Turn right onto 79th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
79th Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boulevard East
19
Turn sharp right onto Bulls Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Bulls Ferry Road
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
21
Turn left onto Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Edgewater, NJ
Morning in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
8 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
27m 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, NJ covers 15.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ferry Street, Raymond Boulevard, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.57 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 Newark, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is easy. At 27m 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 Newark, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newark, NJ to Edgewater, 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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