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Trip from Edison, NJ to Barrington, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

62.3 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Edison, NJ

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borough of New Jersey

Barrington, NJ

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Trip Overview

Traveling the 62.3 miles from Edison to Barrington is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, this trip requires no overnight stops, making it a perfect candidate for a quick regional transit across New Jersey. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the trek. Since the route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. It is a practical, no-frills drive that prioritizes direct local navigation over long-distance highway travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 48.2 mi 55m
I 295 6.2 mi 7m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
Plainfield Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Gloucester Pike 0.8 mi 1m
State Route 18 0.6 mi 1m
NJ 73 0.5 mi <1m
Warwick Road North 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 48.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Barrington, 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

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto NJ 73

0.5 mi · 42 sec · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
18

Merge onto I 295

6.2 mi · 7 min · I 295
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 30 Toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto CR 669

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Warwick Road North
21

Turn right onto West Phoenix Avenue

384 ft · 16 sec · West Phoenix Avenue
22

Continue on Watkins Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Watkins Avenue
23

Turn right onto Gloucester Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Gloucester Avenue
24

Continue on CR 659

0.8 mi · 1 min · Gloucester Pike
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Clements Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right

64 ft · 10 sec
27

Turn left

82 ft · 6 sec
28

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States; county seat of Burlington County, New Jersey

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Holly, NJ

31 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

Manalapan, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.2 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 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 60.6 — 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
7
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpik...
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
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 30 Toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.33 one way

$20.66 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.31 $22.62
premium $4.93 $12.08 $24.16
diesel $5.61 $13.76 $27.51

Estimated Tolls: $6.75

New Jersey Turnpike (48.2 mi) $6.75

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$7

Total

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.45 $2.49
EV Truck/SUV 24.9 0 $8.72 $3.99

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Edison, NJ

Late night in Edison on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barrington, NJ

Late night in Barrington on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Mount Holly, NJ

31 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

1 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 20m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via Reed Street, Central Avenue, and Plainfield Avenue, keeping your focus engaged on local intersections and changing road conditions. Because the entire 62.3-mile distance is comprised of surface roads, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into. Instead, the character of the drive is defined by consistent maneuvering through local corridors. This makes for a hands-on experience behind the wheel where the pace remains steady but requires your full attention.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 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 I 295. 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 62.3 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 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 3.9 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 Edison, NJ and Barrington, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

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

Camden

52.9 mi in | ~1h 5m

About the Cities

Starting 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 20m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.75 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 Barrington, 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 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Barrington, 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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