Origin
Glen Gardner, NJ
Morning in Glen Gardner on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Gardner, NJ to Edison, 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
48m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Gardner, NJ
James Kampeis
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 36.9-mile drive from Glen Gardner to Edison, New Jersey, is easily manageable in about 48 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $6 on fuel for this journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway nature, this trip is best suited for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated transit between these two New Jersey locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| NJ 31 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Stelton Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ramp to I-287 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| ramp to I-78/US 22 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Gardner, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Gardner Lane
31 ft
·
2 sec
·
Gardner Lane
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Sanatorium Road
377 ft
·
21 sec
·
Sanatorium Road
4
Turn left onto NJ 31
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 31
5
Take the exit onto ramp to I-78/US 22 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
ramp to I-78/US 22 East
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
6
Merge onto I 78; US 22
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7
Take the exit onto Ramp to I-287
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ramp to I-287
Exit 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville
9
Merge onto I 287
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
202 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MVC Agency
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 529
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on CR 529
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
14
Turn right onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Glen Gardner, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sanatorium Road
Turn right onto Sanatorium Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
ramp to I-78/US 22 East
Take the exit onto ramp to I-78/US 22 East toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
8
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Ramp to I-287
Take the exit onto Ramp to I-287 toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
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 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
8
33.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
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 5
Toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MVC Agency
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MVC Agency
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.12 one way
$12.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
18 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
19 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
48m 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?
You'll find this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on I 287, offering a consistent pace. Main roads include I 287, the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, and NJ 31, blending major arteries with state routes. This highway-centric profile means you'll experience a steady flow for most of the trip, minimizing significant slowdowns or changes in road type.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Sanatorium Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Sanatorium Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (ramp to I-78/US 22 East): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (Ramp to I-287): 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 Glen Gardner, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville and Mvc Agency.
Somerville
17.8 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Ramp to I-287
Mvc Agency
33.5 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 48m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 0.2 miles (Sanatorium Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (ramp to I-78/US 22 East): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (Ramp to I-287): 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 (5 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 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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