Origin
Absecon, NJ
Late night in Absecon on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Absecon, NJ to Edison, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
95.2 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Absecon, NJ
Garrison Gao
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 95.2-mile drive from Absecon, NJ to Edison, NJ is a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished in under 2 hours. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's a budget-friendly option for getting between these two New Jersey locations. The route sticks to major roadways, offering a practical and efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, ensuring a smooth ride for the duration of your trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Absecon, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 57.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| NJ 18 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| NJ 34 | 7 mi | 9m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Absecon Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East White Horse Pike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 57.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Absecon, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on East Faunce Landing Road
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Faunce Landing Road
2
Turn left onto NJ 157
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Shore Road
3
Take the ramp
133 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Absecon Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 30
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East White Horse Pike
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
7
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
44 mi
·
51 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
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.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 138
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 138
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 35B
Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 34
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
16
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
17
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
19
Merge onto NJ 18
21 mi
·
24 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
22
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
25
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
26
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
27
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
28
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 58-minute duration for this 95.2-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid peak traffic, especially as you approach Edison. While this route doesn't necessitate frequent stops, it's always wise to plan for at least one brief break, especially since the longest stretch on the Garden State Parkway is over 57 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $16 estimated cost suggests it's a manageable expense for this journey, but it's best to start with a full tank.
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 47.6 miles from Absecon, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 56m 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 35m
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 Absecon, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Absecon, NJ
This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Absecon, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 57.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Absecon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 16.6 and 61.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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,...
6
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
8
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
8
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.78 one way
$31.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.29 | $34.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.46 | $36.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.44
Garden State Parkway
(57.3 mi)
$3.44
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
$16
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
15 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 58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a heavily highway-oriented experience on this 95.2-mile route, with 93% of your travel on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57.3 miles along the Garden State Parkway. The drive primarily utilizes the Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, and NJ 34, suggesting a consistent pace for most of the journey. This profile means you'll be dealing with typical highway conditions, including potential traffic depending on the time of day you travel.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.3 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 16.6 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
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 95.2 miles you will encounter 23 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 16.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Absecon, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.
Trenton
60.8 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Gsp North
61.1 mi in
|
~1h 12m
About the Cities
Arriving in Edison, NJ
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 95.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.44 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Edison, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edison, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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