Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Park, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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This 65.5-mile drive from Highland Park, NJ, to Edison, NJ, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Designed as a highway-focused experience, it's perfect for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $11 on fuel for this journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, offering a familiar driving environment. This route prioritizes efficiency, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 48.3 mi | 55m |
| I 295 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Exit 1B | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North-South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crescent Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park, NJ and Edison, NJ.
Start on Sylvan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Klemm Avenue
Turn right onto US 130
Take the exit
Merge onto I 76
Take the exit onto Exit 1B
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 73
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJTP
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto Reed Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Highland Park, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 61.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto Exit 1B toward I 295 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.70 | $25.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Total
$18
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 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 | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Highland Park on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Edison on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
33 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 91% of the route utilizing major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 48.3 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, indicating a consistent, high-speed journey for a substantial portion of your trip. While US-1 also plays a role, the overall character leans heavily towards efficient highway travel, minimizing slower local road sections. Expect a steady pace for most of this 1 hour and 24 minute drive.
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 0.6 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 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 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (Exit 1B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Highland Park, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Rutgers University.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp North: New York
Rutgers University
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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.
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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