Origin
Park Ridge, NJ
Afternoon in Park Ridge on Thursday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Ridge, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Ridge, NJ
David Kanigan
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park Ridge, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 48.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Woodcliff Avenue, Werimus Road, Van Emburgh Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 48.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Woodcliff Avenue 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 59m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcliff Avenue | — | — |
| Werimus Road | — | — |
| Van Emburgh Avenue | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Woodcliff Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Pascack Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pascack Road
2
Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodcliff Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Werimus Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Werimus Road
5
Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Van Emburgh Avenue
6
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
GSP Toll South
8
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
34 mi
·
46 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 1: Newark, Trenton
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 1 South: Trenton
13
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
14
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
15
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right
210 ft
·
4 sec
17
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fulton Street
18
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
19
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
20
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Park Ridge, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Park Ridge, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edison, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.04 one way
$16.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.81 | $17.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Thursday
Local time
12:36 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
59m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 48.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Woodcliff Avenue, Werimus Road, Van Emburgh Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 miles from Park Ridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.04 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 59m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Park Ridge, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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