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Trip from South Toms River, NJ to Edison, NJ

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

51.4 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

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Downtown South Toms River, NJ, NJ

South Toms River, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Downtown Edison, NJ, NJ

Edison, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

The drive from South Toms River, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 18, Garden State Parkway, NJ 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on NJ 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.51 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

25.7 miles from South Toms River, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 51.4 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 18 and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.4 miles on NJ 18.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

147 ft 25 ft

Total Climb

208 ft

Total Descent

142 ft

Highest Point

147 ft

~44.1 mi in

Elevation Range

122 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 9.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 51.4 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 0.2 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 9

Take the exit onto US 9 toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewoo...
8
17 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, 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 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
6
17.3 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, I 195 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward GSP North, I 195 West
8
17.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 West: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
18.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

Towns Along This Route

Between South Toms River, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

Trenton

17 mi in | ~20m

Gsp North

17.3 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 18 21.4 mi 24m
Garden State Parkway 16.6 mi 19m
NJ 34 7 mi 9m
US 1 1.6 mi 2m
Plainfield Avenue 1.3 mi 3m
NJ 33 1.1 mi 1m
US 9 0.4 mi <1m
NJ 138 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 18 — 21.4 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 9

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 9
2

Take the exit onto US 9

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 9
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
3

Merge onto GSP; US 9

17 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto NJ 138

0.2 mi · 16 sec · NJ 138
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto NJ 34

3.4 mi · 4 min · NJ 34
10

Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34

451 ft · 6 sec · NJ 33; NJ 34
11

Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 33; NJ 34
12

Take the exit onto NJ 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
14

Merge onto NJ 18

21 mi · 24 min · NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark Use the left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 1
17

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 1
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on US 1

0.4 mi · 34 sec · US 1
20

Turn right

462 ft · 39 sec
21

At end of road, turn left onto CR 529

1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
22

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue
23

Turn right onto Reed Street

523 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street
24

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 25.7 miles from South Toms River, NJ, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.4 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 51.4 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.7 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

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 South Toms River, 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 South Toms River, NJ

This is one driving day of about 51.4 miles and 1h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Toms River, 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 NJ 18 for about 21.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.7 mi from South Toms River, NJ · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

26 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 51.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from South Toms 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.

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.

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 51.4
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
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...

21 mi from route ~51 min detour $10 near mile 51.4
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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 26.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.51 one way

$17.01 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $9.31 $18.61
premium $4.92 $9.96 $19.92
diesel $5.64 $11.42 $22.84

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

Garden State Parkway (16.6 mi) $1.00

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

$9

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Jersey Shore Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Tinton Falls, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Toms River, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brick Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Freehold, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Old Bridge, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Larson Ford

Lakewood, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

6 DCFC

Tinton Falls, NJ

Tinton Falls, NJ

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Target T1153 (Brick, NJ)

Brick, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 5 EV Connect: 5 Electrify America: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 LOOP: 1 WALMART: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.4 0 $5.40 $2.47
Efficient EV 12.9 0 $4.50 $2.06
EV Truck/SUV 20.6 0 $7.20 $3.29

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 2 days ago

Origin

South Toms River, NJ

Evening in South Toms River on Sunday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edison, NJ

Evening in Edison on Sunday

Local time

8:27 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 7m 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 South Toms River, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 18, Garden State Parkway, NJ 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from South Toms River, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.51 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 19 significant decision points across 51.4 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 0.2 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between South Toms River, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

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