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Trip from Westwood, NJ to Edison, NJ

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

44.6 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

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borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Westwood, NJ

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Downtown Edison, NJ, NJ

Edison, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westwood, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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, US 1, Garden State Parkway Southbound for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.38 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

22.3 miles from Westwood, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 44.6 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.1 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 25 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 32.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 44.6 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 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

9
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward From Road, Parkway South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward From Road, Parkway South
5
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m 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
37.6 mi into trip | ~53m 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
37.8 mi into trip | ~54m 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
5
43.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit

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

Use the slight right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Westwood, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking, Gsp South and Trenton.

Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking

3.4 mi in | ~6m

Gsp South

3.9 mi in | ~7m

Trenton

37.6 mi in | ~53m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 32.1 mi 43m
US 1 5.1 mi 7m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 1.3 mi 1m
Plainfield Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Forest Avenue 1 mi 1m
Oradell Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
4th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
3rd Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 32.1 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westwood, NJ and Edison, NJ.

1

Start on CR 502

69 ft · 3 sec · Broadway
2

Turn left onto CR 502; CR 110

309 ft · 9 sec · Washington Avenue
3

Turn left onto CR 59

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
4

Continue on CR 59

0.6 mi · 1 min · 4th Avenue
5

Continue on CR 59

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 4th Avenue
6

Continue on CR 59

1.0 mi · 1 min · Forest Avenue
7

Turn right onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Oradell Avenue
8

Take the ramp

331 ft · 14 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking
9

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · this road
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward From Road, Parkway South Use the straight lane.
11

Turn straight onto From Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · From Road
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward GSP South
13

Merge onto GSP

32 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Continue on Garden State Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 130B-A Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 130B Toward US 1 South: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto US 1

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 1
18

Continue on US 1

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on US 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · US 1
20

Take the exit

208 ft · 3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn straight onto Fulton Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Fulton Street
22

Turn right onto CR 529

1.1 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
23

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue
24

Turn right onto Reed Street

523 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street
25

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 22.3 miles from Westwood, NJ, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.1 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 44.6 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.3 miles or 32m 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood, NJ

This is one driving day of about 44.6 miles and 1h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westwood, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 32.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.3 mi from Westwood, NJ · 32m into the drive

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Westwood, 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.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 12.3
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 20
View on nps.gov
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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 27.7
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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 23.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.38 one way

$14.76 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $8.08 $16.15
premium $4.92 $8.64 $17.29
diesel $5.64 $9.91 $19.82

Estimated Tolls: $2.01

Garden State Parkway (33.4 mi) $2.01

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

$7

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.68 $2.14
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.90 $1.78
EV Truck/SUV 17.8 0 $6.24 $2.85

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Westwood, NJ

Afternoon in Westwood on Monday

Local time

3:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edison, NJ

Afternoon in Edison on Monday

Local time

3:21 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 6m 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 Westwood, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 1, Garden State Parkway Southbound. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Westwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.38 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 14 significant decision points across 44.6 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 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Westwood, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking, Gsp South and Trenton.

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