Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, 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 7m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Woodcliff Lake, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Edison to Woodcliff Lake, expect a straightforward journey spanning 43.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel will cover your transit across this Northeast corridor. Because the route stays entirely within New Jersey, you will remain comfortably within the same region for the duration of your travels. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two points that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 35 mi | 47m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Middlesex Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Werimus Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Van Emburgh Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 35 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Woodcliff Lake, 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
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn left onto NJ 27
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Turn left onto CR 669
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn right onto CR 669
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Middlesex Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
467 ft
·
11 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
this road
11
Merge onto GSP
35 mi
·
47 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 168
Toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
114 ft
·
10 sec
Toward CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 502
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 71
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Van Emburgh Avenue
16
Continue on CR 71; CR 112
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Werimus Road
17
Continue on CR 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Werimus Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 71; CR 90
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue
Turn right onto CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
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 168
Toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
7
41.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
CR 502 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto CR 502 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.10
Garden State Parkway
(35 mi)
$2.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Morning in Woodcliff Lake on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Concord, NY
22 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
14 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 7m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate primarily via Reed Street, Central Avenue, and Plainfield Avenue, keeping you off the high-speed interstates and on local roads for the entire 43.9 miles. Because you are constantly transitioning between local thoroughfares, there is no single longest stretch to speak of, resulting in a journey that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Expect a consistent, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance cruising.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lincoln Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.8 miles (CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 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.
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 Woodcliff Lake, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 502: Washington and Westwood.
Gsp Toll North
6.3 mi in
|
~14m
Cr 502: Washington
41.6 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Westwood
41.6 mi in
|
~1h 2m
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 7m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.10 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 Woodcliff Lake, 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 2.8 miles (CR 669 / Middlesex Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 Woodcliff Lake, 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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