Trip from Wildwood, NJ to Edison, NJ

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

131.1 mi

211 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 32m ★

6 AM

2h 42m

8 AM

3h 4m

10 AM

2h 50m

12 PM

2h 48m

3 PM

2h 51m

5 PM

3h 3m

8 PM

2h 36m

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

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Edison, NJ

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Wildwood to Edison covers 131.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, as the route is heavily highway-focused. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, it is an affordable trek across the Northeast region of New Jersey. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, you do not need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend getaway, this drive offers a reliable connection between the coast and the central part of the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.5 miles from Wildwood, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience with 93% of your journey spent on highways. The Garden State Parkway dominates the route, providing a significant 90.4-mile uninterrupted stretch that allows you to maintain a steady pace. As you transition from the Parkway onto NJ 18 and NJ 34, the character of the road shifts, requiring more attention to local traffic patterns. You will find this to be a functional, highway-focused drive rather than a winding scenic byway. Prepare for a consistent rhythm behind the wheel, as the infrastructure is designed for efficiency and getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 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 90.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 131.1 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 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 6 Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

96.7 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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,...

97 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

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

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

Use the none lane. Toward GSP North, I 195 West

97.3 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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

97.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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 Wildwood, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

Trenton

96.7 mi in | ~1h 55m

Gsp North

97 mi in | ~1h 56m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	90.4 mi	1h 45m
NJ 18	21.4 mi	24m
NJ 34	7 mi	9m
North Wildwood Boulevard	3.1 mi	4m
US 1	1.6 mi	2m
New Jersey Avenue	1.5 mi	2m
Plainfield Avenue	1.3 mi	3m
NJ 33	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 90.4 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

38 ft · 4 sec · this road

Turn right onto West Wildwood Avenue

142 ft · 13 sec · West Wildwood Avenue

Turn left onto CR 621

1.5 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 621; OD

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

Continue on NJ 147; OD

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Spruce Avenue

Continue on NJ 147; OD

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

Turn slight right

432 ft · 15 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 6 Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP

12 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto GSP

34 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

44 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward GSP North, I 195 West Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 195 West: Trenton Use the right lane.

Merge onto NJ 138

0.2 mi · 16 sec · NJ 138

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

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

Merge onto NJ 34

3.4 mi · 4 min · NJ 34

Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34

451 ft · 6 sec · NJ 33; NJ 34

Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 33; NJ 34

Take the exit onto NJ 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 34

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

Merge onto NJ 18

21 mi · 24 min · NJ 18

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 1 North: Newark Use the left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 1

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 1

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 1

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1

0.4 mi · 34 sec · US 1

Use the none lane.

Turn right

462 ft · 39 sec

At end of road, turn left onto CR 529

1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue

Turn right onto Reed Street

523 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2 hour and 42 minute drive, aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the Garden State Parkway. You should plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $22 fuel budget in mind as you navigate the corridor. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your specific arrival needs in Edison. Since you will be utilizing a mix of state highways and the Parkway, keep a close eye on signage when transitioning between NJ 18 and NJ 34 to ensure you stay on track.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 65.5 miles from Wildwood, NJ, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.4 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.5 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

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 Wildwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Wildwood, NJ

This is one driving day of about 131.1 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wildwood, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 90.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.5 mi from Wildwood, NJ · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

66 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Wildwood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.4 miles.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.69 one way

$43.39 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$23.74	$47.47
premium	$4.92	$25.40	$50.81
diesel	$5.64	$29.13	$58.25

Estimated Tolls: $5.42

Garden State Parkway (90.4 mi) $5.42

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

$22

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.3	$13.77	$6.29
Efficient EV	32.8	$11.47	$5.24
EV Truck/SUV	52.4	$18.35	$8.39

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Wildwood, NJ

Evening in Wildwood on Sunday

Local time

7:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edison, NJ

Evening in Edison on Sunday

Local time

7:17 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

6 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

2h 42m 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 Wildwood, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, 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 65.5 miles from Wildwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.69 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Wildwood, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

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Trip from Wildwood, NJ to Edison, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Edison, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wildwood, NJ

Edison, NJ

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 42m on the road

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