Origin
Edison, NJ
Late night in Edison on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Audubon Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
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Audubon Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
Edison, NJ to Audubon Park, NJ is 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward, same-day journey. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, offering a quick connection between these two points. Expect a predominantly high-speed experience for most of the drive. This is a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 56.7 mi | 1h 5m |
| Black Horse Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Route 18 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Road B | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nicholson Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kennedy Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 56.7 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Audubon Park, NJ.
1
Start on this road
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 529
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
225 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
31 mi
·
36 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
25 mi
·
29 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto NJ 168
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
18
Turn slight right
242 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn straight onto CR 635
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Nicholson Road
20
Turn left onto Road B
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Road B
21
Turn left onto Road A
241 ft
·
15 sec
·
Road A
22
Turn left onto Kennedy Drive
347 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
23
Continue on Kennedy Drive
205 ft
·
11 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
24
Turn right
92 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Edison, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 61.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
9
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
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 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.94
New Jersey Turnpike
(56.7 mi)
$7.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$8
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Audubon Park, NJ
Late night in Audubon Park on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
32 mi in
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
22 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 22m 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?
This highway-focused drive features a substantial 91% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed, limited-access roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 56.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, so be prepared for a prolonged period of consistent driving. You'll primarily follow the New Jersey Turnpike, with brief transitions to Black Horse Pike and US 1. The character of the drive is largely consistent, dominated by the efficient, albeit sometimes monotonous, nature of major highway travel.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.7 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Black Horse Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
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 64.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edison, NJ and Audubon Park, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Njtp Toll
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
Njtp South: Trenton
4.3 mi in
|
~9m
Njtp South: Camden
36.1 mi in
|
~46m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
36.1 mi in
|
~46m
|
via NJTP
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.94 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 Audubon Park, 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Audubon Park, 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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