Origin
Tenafly, NJ
Late night in Tenafly on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tenafly, 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 4m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tenafly, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tenafly, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, Teaneck Road, New Jersey Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 43.1 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Teaneck Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.7 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 26 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 27.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Teaneck Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 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 43.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
37 mi into trip
|
~51m 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...
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tenafly, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
Njtp South
6.2 mi in
|
~11m
Exit 16W
8.7 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 95; NJTP
Perth Amboy
37 mi in
|
~51m
Cr 514 West: Raritan Center
37.8 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 27.7 mi | 35m |
| Teaneck Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Riveredge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 27.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenafly, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on CR 501
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road
2
Turn right onto Jay Street
471 ft
·
22 sec
·
Jay Street
3
Continue on Riveredge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto CR 39
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 39
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teaneck Road
7
Turn left onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14
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.
15
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.
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 10
Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward CR 514 West: Raritan Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on CR 514
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Old Post Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Post Road
20
Turn left onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
21
Take the exit
208 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fulton Street
23
Turn right onto CR 529
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
24
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
25
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Tenafly, NJ · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Tenafly, 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
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.15
New Jersey Turnpike
(29.5 mi)
$4.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$4
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
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.
Destination
Edison, NJ
Late night in Edison on Saturday
Local time
4:57 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
24 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 4m 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 Tenafly, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Teaneck Road, New Jersey Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Tenafly, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.15 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 43.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tenafly, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Perth Amboy and Cr 514 West: Raritan Center.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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