Origin
Oradell, NJ
Afternoon in Oradell on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oradell, 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
1h 4m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oradell, NJ
Garrison Gao
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oradell, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, US 1, Oradell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 32.1 mi | 43m |
| US 1 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Oradell Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Seminole Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| From Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 32.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oradell, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Lotus Avenue
201 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lotus Avenue
2
Turn right onto Seminole Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Seminole Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Oradell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
331 ft
·
14 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward From Road, Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto From Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
From Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward GSP South
9
Merge onto GSP
32 mi
·
43 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 1
14
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
16
Take the exit
208 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fulton Street
18
Turn right onto CR 529
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
19
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
20
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Oradell, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Seminole Street
Turn right onto Seminole Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward From Road, Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward From Road, Parkway South
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, 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 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
36.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.01
Garden State Parkway
(33.4 mi)
$2.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
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
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
1h 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
43.1 mi in 1h 4m, mostly highway — 32.1 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Seminole Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Seminole Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oradell, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Trenton.
Gsp South
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Trenton
36.1 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.01 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Edison, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Seminole Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edison, NJ before heading back.
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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