Origin
Laurel Springs, NJ
Morning in Laurel Springs on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel Springs, NJ to Edison, NJ
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
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel Springs, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 63.6-mile drive from Laurel Springs, NJ, to Edison, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295, this route is heavily highway-focused, making up 86% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. No overnight stops are necessary, and you'll experience a direct, efficient transit between these two New Jersey locations. This drive offers a straightforward path for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 48.3 mi | 55m |
| I 295 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Burnt Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Laurel Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Road West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stone Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 48.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Springs, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Tomlinson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Tomlinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue
297 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto CR 669
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Stone Road
4
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 673
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 670
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
8
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Berlin Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 295 North
10
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 73
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
34 mi
·
38 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
20
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 18
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
23
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
26
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
27
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
28
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
30
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Laurel Springs, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 60 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
8
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.76
New Jersey Turnpike
(48.3 mi)
$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
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 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 | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
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.
Destination
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
32 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
24 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 24m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 63.6-mile trip, with 86% of the route being on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 48.3 miles. While the profile indicates a highway-centric drive, the inclusion of roads like Burnt Mill Road suggests brief transitions off the main interstates. The character is largely one of efficient travel, prioritizing directness over varied scenery. This is a route built for covering ground.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.3 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 9.1 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 63.6 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 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 Laurel Springs, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Rutgers University.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
Njtp North: New York
10.2 mi in
|
~17m
Rutgers University
59.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.6 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.76 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 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 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 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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