The drive from Palisades Park, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 36.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, US 1, Woodbridge Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 36.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
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 I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Tean...
9
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
8
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
2.2 mi into trip|~4m 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 right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
30.4 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
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 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Per...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Palisades Park, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
Njtp South: Trenton
2.2 mi in|~4m
Perth Amboy
30.4 mi in|~41m
Cr 514 West: Raritan Center
31.3 mi in|~43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
27.1 mi
35m
US 1
1.3 mi
2m
Woodbridge Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Old Post Road
0.9 mi
2m
Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
US 46
0.4 mi
<1m
Fulton Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 27.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palisades Park, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·49 sec·Broad Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue
370 ft·6 sec·West Columbia Avenue
Toward US 46 West
3
Take the ramp
410 ft·11 sec
Toward US 46 West
4
Merge onto US 46
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 46
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck RoadUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ TurnpikeUse the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·2 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NewarkUse the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi·10 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; NJTP
18 mi·22 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth AmboyUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
Exit 10Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward CR 514 West: Raritan CenterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on CR 514
1.3 mi·2 min·Woodbridge Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Old Post Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Old Post Road
18
Turn left onto US 1
1.3 mi·2 min·US 1
19
Take the exit
208 ft·3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Fulton Street
21
Turn right onto CR 529
1.1 mi·2 min·Plainfield Avenue
22
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft·17 sec·Central Avenue
23
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft·28 sec·Reed Street
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Palisades Park, NJ
· 26m into the drive
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$6.63
$13.25
premium
$4.93
$7.08
$14.16
diesel
$5.61
$8.06
$16.12
Estimated Tolls: $3.80
New Jersey Turnpike
(27.1 mi)$3.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$4
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11
0
$3.83
$1.75
Efficient EV
9.1
0
$3.19
$1.46
EV Truck/SUV
14.6
0
$5.11
$2.34
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Palisades Park, NJ
Afternoon
in Palisades Park on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edison, NJ
Afternoon
in Edison on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph35% chanceLive 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Palisades Park, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 36.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, US 1, Woodbridge Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Palisades Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.05 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 short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Palisades Park, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
