Origin
Somerdale, NJ
Morning in Somerdale on Saturday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerdale, 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 12m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerdale, NJ
James Kampeis
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerdale, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ava Avenue, West Somerdale Road, Burnt Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 62.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ava Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Somerdale, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerdale, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ava Avenue | — | — |
| West Somerdale Road | — | — |
| Burnt Mill Road | — | — |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | — | — |
| Berlin Road | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| NJ 73 South | — | — |
| NJTP | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ava Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerdale, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Cypress Avenue
305 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cypress Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ava Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ava Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Somerdale Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Somerdale Road
4
Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
5
Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
6
Continue on Berlin Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Berlin Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 295 North
8
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
4 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73 South: Berlin
10
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
34 mi
·
38 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
16
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Route 18
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 1 North: Newark
20
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
22
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
23
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
24
Turn right
463 ft
·
39 sec
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
26
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
27
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Somerdale, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Somerdale, 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
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| premium | $4.95 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $14.79 | $29.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
31 mi in
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
22 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 12m 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 Somerdale, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ava Avenue, West Somerdale Road, Burnt Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Somerdale, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.10 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.
The drive from Somerdale, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerdale, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerdale, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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