Origin
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Afternoon in Ridgefield Park on Thursday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgefield Park, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 36.2-mile drive from Ridgefield Park to Edison, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 53 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 1, offering a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $6, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a quick journey within the Northeast region. There are no specific stops recommended, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This is an efficient way to cover ground between these two New Jersey locations, ideal for a day trip with minimal planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is predominantly on highways, with 78% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.1 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While primarily a highway-focused route, you will also transition to US 1 and Woodbridge Avenue, which may offer a slight change in scenery and traffic patterns. Overall, the personality of this drive is efficient and direct, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 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 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: 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 straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Tea...
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
8
1.9 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
30.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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...
7
30.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ridgefield Park, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
Njtp South: Trenton
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
Perth Amboy
30.1 mi in
|
~40m
Cr 514 West: Raritan Center
30.9 mi in
|
~42m
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 |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Winant Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Bypass | 0.2 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Park Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
510 ft
·
31 sec
·
Euclid Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 41
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street Bypass
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
6
Continue on Main Street
267 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
7
Take the ramp
133 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right onto US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winant Avenue
9
Take the exit
306 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15
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.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 10
Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on CR 514
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
20
Turn straight onto Old Post Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Post Road
21
Turn left onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
22
Take the exit
208 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fulton Street
24
Turn right onto CR 529
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
25
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
26
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Ridgefield Park, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Ridgefield Park, 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
$6.00 one way
$12.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
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: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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.
Destination
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Thursday
Local time
12:18 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
24 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
53m 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 36.2 miles and takes about 53m 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 18.1 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.00 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 19 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 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 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ridgefield Park, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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