Origin
Riverton, NJ
Morning in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverton, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Burlington Pike, New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 54.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Burlington Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.1 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Burlington Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, C...
8
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Riverton, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Camden and Rutgers University.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
14.3 mi in
|
~23m
Njtp North: New York City
14.6 mi in
|
~24m
Camden
14.6 mi in
|
~24m
Rutgers University
50.8 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 32.1 mi | 37m |
| Burlington Pike | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Burlington Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Warren Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Saint Mihiel Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 32.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on 4th Street
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto CR 603
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CR 543
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 543
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Mihiel Drive
5
Continue on CR 543
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 543
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pavilion Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 543
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Burlington Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on CR 543
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Street
9
Continue on CR 543
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
10
Turn slight left onto US 130; CR 543
378 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burlington Pike
11
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Avenue
12
Continue on US 130; CR 543
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Burlington Pike
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
15
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 95
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
20
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 18
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
23
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
26
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
27
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
28
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
30
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Riverton, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Riverton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.05 one way
$18.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
New Jersey Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Edison on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
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
23 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 16m 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 Riverton, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Burlington Pike, New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 miles from Riverton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Riverton, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Camden and Rutgers University.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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.
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