Edison, NJ Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Edison, NJ is a local road trip base with 24 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 42 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Edison, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
24
Longest Drive
135.6 mi
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Quickest Drive
24m
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Plan Around Edison, NJ
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Driving from Edison, NJ
Expect an average of 42 miles and about 59m behind the wheel when leaving Edison, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 90 miles (1h 50m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Edison, NJ are Port Republic, NJ (89.5 mi, 1h 50m), Clayton, NJ (76.7 mi, 1h 41m), Woodbury, NJ (68.5 mi, 1h 28m), Clementon, NJ (65.2 mi, 1h 24m), and Lindenwold, NJ (63.4 mi, 1h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.25 per gallon. For the typical 42-mile trip from Edison, NJ, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 21 mapped routes leaving Edison, NJ and 3 routes heading into Edison, NJ, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 90 miles.
The longest mapped route from Edison, NJ covers 90 miles and takes approximately 1h 50m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Edison, NJ runs about 42 miles with a drive time of roughly 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.25/gallon for regular), the average 42-mile trip from Edison, NJ costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Edison, NJ include Port Republic, NJ, Clayton, NJ, Woodbury, NJ and Clementon, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Edison, NJ at a Glance
Founded
1651
Elevation
115 ft
Area
31 mi²
Notable People from Edison, NJ
A sampling of people born in Edison, NJ.
Halsey
1994
American singer-songwriter (born 1994)
David Bryan
1962
American keyboardist
Tom Dwan
1986
American poker player
Mike Vallely
1970
American skateboarder and punk rock singer
Frank Guinta
1970
American politician
Anthony Stolarz
1994
American ice hockey player
Ken Cuccinelli
1968
American politician
Noah Powder
1998
Trinidadian-American soccer player
Erison Hurtault
1984
Dominica sprinter
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Edison, NJ.
Benjamin Shotwell House
historic house in New Jersey, United States
Roosevelt Hospital
historic building in Edison, New Jersey
City data from Wikidata (Q746801), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Edison, NJ
Edison is a city in Middlesex, New Jersey. The city is named after Thomas Alva Edison who carried out most of his life's work, including the invention of the phonograph and the lightbulb, here. Menlo Park, where Edison's laboratories were located has a Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum honoring him. The town of Edison now has a large concentration of Asians, and Oak Tree Road in Edison is the place to visit if you are looking for Indian food or Indian stores.
1 Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Menlo Park Museum, 37 Christie Street, ☏ +1 732 549-3299. Tu-Sa 10AM to 4PM. Built on the location of Thomas A. Edison's laboratory at Menlo Park, the museum showcases many of Thomas Edison's inventions including the phonograph, some light bulbs and a 1929 Edison 'Light-O-Matic' Radio. Free, but donations welcome.
1 Roosevelt Park. Opened in 1933, it's the oldest park in Middlesex County. (updated May 2021)
1 New Keum Ho Jung, 518 Old Post Rd #12. Good Korean food located in the shopping center at the intersection of Old Post Road and Vineyard Road. (updated May 2021) 2 Super Duper Deli II, 2257 Woodbridge Ave. Good sub shop to get a quick bite to eat. Cold cuts are usually better than hot subs. (updated May 2021) 3 Harolds New York Deli, 1173 King Georges Post Rd. A Jewish deli that has huge sandwiches but also a very good salad bar and desserts. A little pricy but worth the money. (updated May 2021) 4 Skylark Diner, 17 Wooding Ave. Generally, most entrees are good. The best item is the Lebanese Wrap at around $9. One of the few diners in New Jersey with a liquor license. Then again, New Jersey has a lot of diners. (updated May 2021) 5 Le Peep, 561 US-1. A very good breakfast place. (updated May 2021) 6 Ferraros Restaurant & Pizzaria, 1601 Amboy Ave. One of the better pizzerias in Edison. A little bit pricy but well worth the money. Dinners are also very good. (updated May 2021) 7 Akbar Restaurant, 21 Cortlandt Street #1. Quality Indian food located off US Highway 1. Also has a lunch Indian buffet at around $8. (updated May 2021) 8 Mithaas Edison, 1655-170 Oak Tree Road (At the intersection of Oak Tree Road and Wood Ave.), ☏ +1 732 947-3014. The name means "sweetness" in Hindi. Serves Indian desserts, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks — it is in fact possible to make a meal out of some of the snacks. The Paneer & Veg Kathi Roll is passable, but the mango lassi is just right. Completely vegetarian. $10-15.
1 Elixir Bar & Grill, 2222 Woodbridge Ave. (updated May 2021)
1 Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center, 125 Raritan Center Parkway, ☏ +1-732-225-8300. Free high-speed Internet access. 2 Hilton Garden Inn – Edison, 50 Raritan Center Pkwy, ☏ +1 732-225-0900. 3 Courtyard Edison Woodbridge, 3105 Woodbridge Avenue, ☏ +1-732-738-1991. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Hotel offers free parking and complimentary Internet. The Bistro serves breakfast, dinner, drinks and Starbucks daily. (updated Apr 2015)
Edison is a 40-minute drive from the nearest airport, Newark Liberty International Airport. Drive down the Garden State Parkway and take exits 130 or 131 to Iselin/Rahway/Metuchen. The Northeast Corridor line of NJ Transit provides a rail link. It might be convenient to get off at the Edison, Metuchen or even Metropark stations depending on where you need to go.
Edison has many walking-distance restaurants and attractions depending on which train station you get off at.
Travel tips adapted from Edison on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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