Pennsville, NJ to Edison, NJ is 90.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region from start to finish. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll find that the majority of the travel is on the New Jersey Turnpike, so expect consistent highway conditions. The total distance is manageable for a single day, and the estimated fuel cost is quite reasonable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.1 miles from Pennsville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 90.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, experiencing an 82.4-mile stretch on this main artery. Expect a consistent, high-speed environment for most of the journey. While the profile is predominantly highway, there are brief transitions onto other main roads like North Broadway and US 1, offering slight variations before you merge back onto high-speed travel. The drive is characterized by its directness and efficiency, rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and North Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51.9 miles in near NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.1 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 51.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
85.6 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
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 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
8
86.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
86.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
82.4 mi
1h 35m
North Broadway
2.1 mi
3m
US 1
1.6 mi
2m
Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi
3m
East Pittsfield Street
0.2 mi
1m
Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
0.2 mi
<1m
State Route 18
0.1 mi
<1m
Reed Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsville, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Fenwick Avenue
82 ft·6 sec·Fenwick Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street
0.2 mi·1 min·East Pittsfield Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 49
2.1 mi·3 min·North Broadway
4
Take the exit
300 ft·8 sec
Toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
5
Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
7
Merge onto NJTP; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·11 sec·this road
10
Merge onto NJTP
47 mi·53 min·New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
34 mi·38 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward NJ 18, US 1: New BrunswickUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers UniversityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft·7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
15
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi·14 sec·State Route 18
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 1 North: NewarkUse the left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi·1 min·US 1
18
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·16 sec·US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 1
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi·34 sec·US 1
21
Turn right
462 ft·39 sec
22
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi·3 min·Plainfield Avenue
23
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft·17 sec·Central Avenue
24
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft·28 sec·Reed Street
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive well before lunch, or head out in the afternoon to avoid peak traffic. Since the longest stretch is 82.4 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, plan for any necessary fuel stops before you get on this long segment, as services might be less frequent off the main highway. The $15 fuel cost suggests this is an economical journey, but it's always wise to check current prices. Factor in potential traffic, especially if traveling during weekday rush hours, as this is a heavily utilized corridor.
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 45.1 miles from Pennsville, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.1 miles or 54m 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 27m
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 Pennsville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pennsville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 90.1 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Pennsville, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.1 mi from Pennsville, NJ
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 45.1 miles from Pennsville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
The final approach into Edison, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 90.1
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
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 90.1
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 90.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.94 one way
$29.87 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.36
$32.72
premium
$4.93
$17.47
$34.95
diesel
$5.61
$19.89
$39.79
Estimated Tolls: $11.53
New Jersey Turnpike
(82.4 mi)$11.53
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
$15
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27
0
$9.46
$4.32
Efficient EV
22.5
0
$7.88
$3.60
EV Truck/SUV
36
0
$12.61
$5.77
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Pennsville, NJ
Morning
in Pennsville on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edison, NJ
Morning
in Edison on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Sunny
E 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
45 mi in
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
2 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 50m 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 Pennsville, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 90.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, North Broadway, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.1 miles from Pennsville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 51.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pennsville, NJ to Edison, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
