Origin
Ventnor City, NJ
Morning in Ventnor City on Thursday
Local time
11:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ventnor City, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
107.1 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ventnor City, NJ
James Kampeis
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ventnor City, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 107.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ventnor Avenue, North Jerome Avenue, Downbeach Express for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.76 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.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Ventnor City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 107.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 107.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ventnor 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 Ventnor City, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Ventnor City, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ventnor Avenue | — | — |
| North Jerome Avenue | — | — |
| Downbeach Express | — | — |
| Margate Boulevard | — | — |
| East Mill Road | — | — |
| Tilton Road | — | — |
| Fire Road | — | — |
| Black Horse Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ventnor Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ventnor City, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Dorset Avenue
52 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dorset Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ventnor Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ventnor Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Jerome Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jerome Avenue
4
Continue on Downbeach Express
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Downbeach Express
5
Continue on Margate Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
6
Continue on East Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Mill Road
7
Turn slight right onto Tilton Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilton Road
8
Turn right onto Fire Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fire Road
9
Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
10
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
GSP Toll North
11
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
44 mi
·
51 min
·
Garden State Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
14
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP North, I 195 West
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 195 West: Trenton
16
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 34 North: Matawan
18
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
453 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
20
Exit the roundabout
1.0 mi
·
1 min
21
Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
22
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
23
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 1 North: Newark
25
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
26
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
27
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
28
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
29
Turn right
463 ft
·
39 sec
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
31
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
32
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
33
Arrive at your 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 53.5 miles from Ventnor City, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edison, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ventnor City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ventnor City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 107.1 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Ventnor City, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Ventnor City, NJ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Ventnor City, 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
$17.76 one way
$35.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.25 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.99 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
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 50m 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 Ventnor City, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 107.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ventnor Avenue, North Jerome Avenue, Downbeach Express. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Ventnor City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.76 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 Ventnor City, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Ventnor City, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ventnor City, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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