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Trip from Cape May, NJ to Edison, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

134.1 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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city in New Jersey, United States

Cape May, NJ

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township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Edison, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 134.1-mile drive from Cape May, NJ to Edison, NJ is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of it on major roads like the Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, and NJ 34. You can expect a fuel cost of around $22 for this journey. Given its duration and highway-centric nature, it's well-suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stop. The drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, offering a straightforward transit between these two points.

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

67 miles from Cape May, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 97.2 mi 1h 53m
NJ 18 21.4 mi 24m
NJ 34 7 mi 9m
US 1 1.6 mi 2m
Plainfield Avenue 1.3 mi 3m
NJ 33 1.1 mi 1m
Lafayette Street 1 mi 1m
Reading Avenue 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 97.2 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

82 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto New York Avenue

104 ft · 6 sec · New York Avenue
3

Turn right onto Reading Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · Reading Avenue
4

Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

324 ft · 19 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
5

Turn left onto East Street

302 ft · 15 sec · East Street
6

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 109; OD

102 ft · 2 sec · Washington Street
Use the right lane.
8

Turn straight onto NJ 109; OD

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Street
9

Turn straight onto GSP

19 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway North Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec
11

Merge onto GSP

34 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

44 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13

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.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton Use the right lane.
16

Merge onto NJ 138

0.2 mi · 16 sec · NJ 138
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto NJ 34

3.4 mi · 4 min · NJ 34
19

Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34

451 ft · 6 sec · NJ 33; NJ 34
20

Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 33; NJ 34
21

Take the exit onto NJ 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
23

Merge onto NJ 18

21 mi · 24 min · NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark Use the left / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 1
26

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 1
Use the right lane.
28

Continue on US 1

0.4 mi · 34 sec · US 1
29

Turn right

462 ft · 39 sec
30

At end of road, turn left onto CR 529

1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
31

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue
32

Turn right onto Reed Street

523 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street
33

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this relatively short, 2 hour and 45-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. You can easily depart Cape May, NJ at any time that suits your schedule, as there's no pressing need to break up the 134.1 miles. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so plan accordingly. While the route is primarily highway, keep an eye out for the transitions onto NJ 18 and NJ 34 as you get closer to Edison, as these will be your main indicators of progress. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a quick break or to refuel if needed.

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 67 miles from Cape May, NJ, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.2 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 30 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67 miles or 1h 20m 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 14m

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 Cape May, 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 Cape May, NJ

This is one driving day of about 134.1 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Cape May, 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 97.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Ocean County, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ocean County, NJ

67 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

Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ocean County, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67 miles from Cape May, 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 97.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sushi Ocean View Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocean View, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.2

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16096248886

Visit website

Bagel Time Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cape May, New Jersey

0.7 mi

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Magic Brain Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape May, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Beach Plum Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape May, New Jersey

1.2 mi

Coho Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

1.9 mi

Sushi Ocean View Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.2

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16096248886

Visit website

Bagel Time Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094087596

Visit website

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.3

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Fai's Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.2

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–2:45 pm

+16096248000

Visit website

Bayshore Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.2

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 12–8 pm

+16096241717

Visit website

Sunnyside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16095362376

Bella Vida Garden Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

West Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+16098846332

Visit website

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab mile 124.5

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Magic Brain Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Beach Plum Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16097708261

Visit website

Coho Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16095362935

Visit website

Swell Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.7

Ocean City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16098142980

Visit website

Shorebreak Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.2

Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094862137

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Salty Acres Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Rio Grande, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16094258320

Visit website

Reges Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–1 pm

+16097299300

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 124.5

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 134.1

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 105.3

Farmingdale, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.1

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 105.3

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 105.3

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 95.8

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVSE Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 124.5

Old Bridge, New Jersey

The Flanders Hotel

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 28.7

Ocean City, New Jersey

+16093991000

Visit website

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38.3

Galloway, NJ

gramd hotel

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cape May, New Jersey

Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Garrett Family Preserve at Cape Island Creek

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19088797262

Visit website

Playland's Castaway Cove

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 28.7

Ocean City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16093994751

Visit website

The Museum of Cape May County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 9.6

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094653535

Visit website

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 9.6

North Wildwood, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16096001561

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 100.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | Washington Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | NJ 109; OD / Washington Street

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 109; OD / Washington Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
99.7 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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,...
8
100.3 mi into trip | ~2h 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
100.8 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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

$22.23 one way

$44.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $24.35 $48.70
premium $4.93 $26.01 $52.01
diesel $5.61 $29.61 $59.22

Estimated Tolls: $5.83

Garden State Parkway (97.2 mi) $5.83

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

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.2 0 $14.08 $6.44
Efficient EV 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36
EV Truck/SUV 53.6 0 $18.77 $8.58

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cape May, NJ

Night in Cape May on Saturday

Local time

9:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edison, NJ

Night in Edison on Saturday

Local time

9:08 PM

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

21 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 45m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 134.1
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
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...

21 mi from route ~51 min detour $10 near mile 134.1
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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 120.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 96% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 97.2 miles along the Garden State Parkway, which forms the backbone of this journey. Expect a consistent driving pace for the majority of the trip, punctuated by transitions onto NJ 18 and NJ 34 as you approach your destination. This profile means you'll be spending most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads, making for an efficient transit.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.2 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 0.8 miles in near Washington Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 134.1 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 0.8 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

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

Trenton

99.7 mi in | ~1h 59m

Gsp North

100 mi in | ~1h 59m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 134.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.83 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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