Spanning 89.3 miles, this trek from Edison to Carneys Point is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating primarily via the New Jersey Turnpike, the drive remains within the Northeast region, keeping the transition between these two New Jersey points simple. It is a highly practical route for travelers who value efficiency and want a predictable commute between the northern and southern parts of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Edison, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
81.4 mi
1h 33m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Plainfield Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Pennsville-Auburn Road
1.1 mi
1m
Hollywood Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
State Route 18
0.6 mi
1m
Shell Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Reed Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 81.4 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Carneys Point, 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 BrunswickUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old BridgeUse 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 TurnpikeUse the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
225 ft·5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse 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
49 mi·56 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·23 sec·this road
16
Merge onto NJTP
1.1 mi·1 min·New Jersey Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 1Toward NJ 140, CR 540: Penns Grove, Deepwater
18
Turn right onto NJ 140
86 ft·5 sec·Hawks Bridge Road
19
Turn right onto CR 551
1.1 mi·1 min·Pennsville-Auburn Road
20
Turn left onto CR 618
0.9 mi·1 min·Hollywood Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto US 130
99 ft·1 sec·Shell Road
22
Continue on US 130
0.3 mi·32 sec·Shell Road
23
Turn right onto Center Street
88 ft·4 sec·Center Street
24
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. However, given the reliance on the New Jersey Turnpike for nearly the entire 89.3-mile journey, keep a close eye on traffic reports to avoid peak congestion hours. You won't need to plan for lengthy breaks, but having $15 set aside for fuel ensures you won't be caught off guard at the pump. Because the longest stretch is a continuous 81.4 miles on the Turnpike, make sure your vehicle is prepared for a sustained highway pace before you head out. Enjoy the simplicity of this direct route and focus on maintaining a steady speed throughout your transit.
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 44.6 miles from Edison, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.4 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carneys Point, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edison, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edison, NJ
This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Edison, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 81.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 4.3 — 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
6
4.3 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.80 one way
$29.61 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.21
$32.43
premium
$4.93
$17.32
$34.64
diesel
$5.61
$19.72
$39.43
Estimated Tolls: $11.38
New Jersey Turnpike
(81.4 mi)$11.38
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
$15
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.38
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
EV Truck/SUV
35.7
0
$12.50
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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 16, 2026
Origin
Edison, NJ
Night
in Edison on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Carneys Point, NJ
Night
in Carneys Point on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
45 mi in
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
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 49m 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
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused interstate experience, as 94% of this drive is spent on highways. The vast majority of your time behind the wheel—specifically 81.4 miles—will be spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, making it a consistent, high-speed haul. You will start with short segments on Plainfield Avenue and US 1 before locking into the Turnpike for the duration of the trip. The character of this route is defined by its efficiency rather than scenic variety, offering a steady, monotonous pace that favors speed over exploration. It is a no-nonsense drive designed to get you from point A to point B as quickly as possible.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.4 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 US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 Carneys Point, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
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 49m. Total distance: 89.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.38 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 Carneys Point, 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 — 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 Carneys Point, NJ before heading back.
