Origin
Saddle River, NJ
Morning in Saddle River on Friday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saddle River, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 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
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saddle River, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saddle River, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 17, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 46.3 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.7 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near NJ 17.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.8 miles (NJ 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 17
Merge onto NJ 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Poi...
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
39.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
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 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
39.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saddle River, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points and Trenton.
Gsp Toll South: Parkway South
6.9 mi in
|
~10m
Shore Points
6.9 mi in
|
~10m
Trenton
39.3 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 30.7 mi | 42m |
| NJ 17 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| US 1 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Saddle River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 30.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saddle River, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on CR 77; CR 90
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Allendale Road
2
Turn right onto CR 77
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saddle River Road
3
Continue on CR 77
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Sheridan Avenue
4
Turn slight right
384 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 17 South
6
Merge onto NJ 17
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 17
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GSP
31 mi
·
42 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 1
13
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
15
Take the exit
208 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fulton Street
17
Turn right onto CR 529
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
18
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
19
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Saddle River, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Saddle River, 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
$7.68 one way
$15.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.92
Garden State Parkway
(31.9 mi)
$1.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Edison on Friday
Local time
9:23 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
27 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 8m 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 Saddle River, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 17, 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 23.1 miles from Saddle River, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.68 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 46.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.8 miles (NJ 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Saddle River, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points and Trenton.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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