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Trip from Northfield, 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

2h 3m

Distance

98.4 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

53 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

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Northfield, NJ

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township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Edison, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Northfield, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 98.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.2 miles from Northfield, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 61.3 mi 1h 11m
NJ 18 21.4 mi 24m
NJ 34 7 mi 9m
Tilton Road 1.7 mi 3m
US 1 1.6 mi 2m
Plainfield Avenue 1.3 mi 3m
NJ 33 1.1 mi 1m
Fire Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 61.3 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, NJ and Edison, NJ.

1

Start on CR 615

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Zion Road
2

Turn right onto CR 563

1.7 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto CR 651

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Fire Road
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto US 40; US 322

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Black Horse Pike
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6

Merge onto GSP

17 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

44 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto NJ 138

0.2 mi · 16 sec · NJ 138
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto NJ 34

3.4 mi · 4 min · NJ 34
14

Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34

451 ft · 6 sec · NJ 33; NJ 34
15

Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 33; NJ 34
16

Take the exit onto NJ 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
18

Merge onto NJ 18

21 mi · 24 min · NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark Use the left / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 1
21

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 1
Use the right lane.
23

Continue on US 1

0.4 mi · 34 sec · US 1
24

Turn right

462 ft · 39 sec
25

At end of road, turn left onto CR 529

1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
26

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue
27

Turn right onto Reed Street

523 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street
28

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.2 miles from Northfield, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.2 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edison, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Northfield, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Northfield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 98.4 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Northfield, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 61.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Toms River, NJ

49 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

Atlantic City, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Toms River, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from Northfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+16093804937

Visit website

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

1.2 mi

Somers Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linwood, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+16093804937

Visit website

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Somers Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Linwood, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4:30 pm

+16097804734

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $100 or ab mile 91.3

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.2

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Maynard's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Margate City, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+16098228423

Visit website

Piramida Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $100 or ab mile 84.3

Manalapan Township, New Jersey

Hours: 1–10 pm

+17328515000

Visit website

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50 mile 56.2

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 84.3

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 70.3

Farmingdale, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.4

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.2

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.4

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 77.3

Freehold, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVSE Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.3

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 84.3

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 7

Galloway, NJ

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 65.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 563 / Tilton Road

Turn right onto CR 563 / Tilton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.7 mi into trip | ~24m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

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 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
8
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 West: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.31 one way

$32.63 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.87 $35.73
premium $4.93 $19.08 $38.17
diesel $5.61 $21.73 $43.45

Estimated Tolls: $3.68

Garden State Parkway (61.3 mi) $3.68

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

53 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lakewood, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Loop Charging Station

Freehold, New Jersey

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Farmingdale, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Freehold, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Freehold, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Freehold, New Jersey

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Piscataway, New Jersey

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Freehold, New Jersey

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 26 Other: 10 EV Connect: 4 Tesla: 4 Blink: 3 Electrify America: 2 EVgo: 2 Rivian: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.5 0 $10.33 $4.72
Efficient EV 24.6 0 $8.61 $3.94
EV Truck/SUV 39.4 0 $13.78 $6.30

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Northfield, NJ

Afternoon in Northfield on Saturday

Local time

3:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edison, NJ

Afternoon in Edison on Saturday

Local time

3:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

25 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

2h 3m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 98.4
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

21 mi from route ~51 min detour $10 near mile 98.4
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 84.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 98.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.3 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 563 / Tilton Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 98.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 563 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Northfield, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

Trenton

63.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

Gsp North

64.3 mi in | ~1h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 98.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Northfield, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 98.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.2 miles from Northfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.31 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 is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 98.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 563 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Northfield, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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