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Trip from River Edge, NJ to Edison, NJ

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

41.6 mi

67 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

River Edge, NJ

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township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Edison, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from River Edge, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m 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, River Street, US 1 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 $6.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

20.8 miles from River Edge, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 41.6 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and River Street. 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 28 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 River Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near CR 503 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 41.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (CR 503 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 503 / Main Street

Turn sharp left onto CR 503 / Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip | ~12m 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
6.6 mi into trip | ~12m 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
7.2 mi into trip | ~13m 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
35.5 mi into trip | ~50m 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 River Edge, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Nj Turnpike, Only, Njtp South: Trenton, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.

Njtp South: Nj Turnpike

6.5 mi in | ~12m

Only

6.6 mi in | ~12m

Njtp South: Trenton

7.2 mi in | ~13m

Perth Amboy

35.5 mi in | ~50m

Cr 514 West: Raritan Center

36.3 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 27.1 mi 35m
River Street 2.8 mi 4m
US 1 1.3 mi 2m
Woodbridge Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Hackensack Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Plainfield Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Kinderkamack Road 1 mi 1m
Old Post Road 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur — 27.1 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Edge, NJ and Edison, NJ.

1

Start on Concord Drive

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Concord Drive
2

Turn right onto Bogert Road

399 ft · 20 sec · Bogert Road
3

Turn left onto Manning Avenue

502 ft · 22 sec · Manning Avenue
4

Turn right onto CR 503

1.0 mi · 1 min · Kinderkamack Road
5

Turn sharp left onto CR 503

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto CR 503; CR 49

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hackensack Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on CR 503; CR 49

2.8 mi · 4 min · River Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on CR 124

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Bergen Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto US 46

0.8 mi · 1 min · Winant Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Take the exit

306 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15

Merge onto I 95

7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16

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.
17

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.
18

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road
Exit 10 Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on CR 514

1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue
21

Turn straight onto Old Post Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road
22

Turn left onto US 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 1
23

Take the exit

208 ft · 3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn straight onto Fulton Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Fulton Street
25

Turn right onto CR 529

1.1 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
26

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue
27

Turn right onto Reed Street

523 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street
28

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 20.8 miles from River Edge, NJ, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 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 41.6 miles or 1h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.8 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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 River Edge, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from River Edge, NJ

This is one driving day of about 41.6 miles and 1h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from River Edge, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 27.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.8 mi from River Edge, NJ · 31m into the drive

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

21 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from River Edge, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Edison, NJ.

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.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 15.8
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 21.5
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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 41.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.90 one way

$13.79 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.55 $15.11
premium $4.93 $8.07 $16.14
diesel $5.61 $9.18 $18.37

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

River Edge, NJ

Evening in River Edge on Tuesday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edison, NJ

Evening in Edison on Tuesday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

1h 3m 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 River Edge, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, River Street, 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 20.8 miles from River Edge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.90 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 41.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (CR 503 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between River Edge, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Nj Turnpike, Only, Njtp South: Trenton, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.

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